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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Princess Kate's Rarely-Seen Birthday Necklace Represents "Friendship" and "Vitality" Along With Serving as a Special Nod to Women's Rugby

Princess Kate wearing a striped top and blazer smiling.

Whether it's a pair of her beloved Kiki McDonough gemstone earrings or the meaningful gold pendant she wears with her children's initials, Princess Kate certainly has her go-tos when it comes to royal jewelry. But on Thursday, January 15, the Princess of Wales sported a necklace she's only worn twice in public as she hosted a reception for the England women's rugby team at Windsor Castle.

For the occasion, Kate brought back a favorite bright red Alexander McQueen suit to honor the team—known as the Red Roses—accessorizing with her rarely-seen Auree birthstone necklace. The 9-carat gold piece features a classic gold disc with a tiny round gemstone dangling in front, which in January-born Kate's case, is a garnet.

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