made a a pair of statement diamond earrings. The Princess of Wales wore the design created by Collingwood jewellers, which were once owned by Princess Diana.

The stunning heirloom is valued at a fortune and is understood to be worth around £30,000 to £35,000. The earrings are a staple in her jewellery collection as Princess Kate, 43, has worn them at several public engagement - including for her 40th birthday portrait. The pearl earrings feature a round diamond stud suspended from an additional diamond clasp that flows into a stunning pearl drop. They are set with three more rows of small diamonds.

The Daily Express found some affordable alternatives from high street brands to allow you to replicate Princess Kate's look for less.

If you are looking for a timeless addition to your jewellery collection, then you need the Crystal design from Ralph Lauren's more affordable line - Lauren. These pearl drop earrings offer the same modern and stylish twist to the classic look - just like Princess Kate's. But these are a slightly different hue, with more of a golden tone as they are set from a brass material.

Astrid & Miyu's Serenity pearl hoops are another purse-friendly option. They offer a simple, elegant aesthetic and retail for just £80. However, the earrings are slightly different as rather than featuring an elongated drop, these earrings are silver hoops with a pendant-style freshwater cultivated pearl.

You may have heard of Astrid & Miyu before, as the London-based jewellery brand is also a go-to for Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton.

These baroque pearl earrings from Missoma are another purse-friendly alternative which feature a gold mini hoop. The earrings are a classic piece, reimagined with a unique pearl drop design. They are made from 18ct recycled gold-plated vermeil on recycled sterling silver and rhodium-plated sterling silver. It's also worth noting that Missoma offers a 2-year warranty for peace of mind.

Princess Kate is a huge fan of Missoma and wore a design from their collection when she visited the Royal Marsden Hospital at the start of this year.

The Keshi earrings from Monica Vinader are elegant and can be dressed up or down. They feature a stand-alone large pearl which is set on an 18ct dropped wire.

Princess Kate wore the Nura Pearl necklace which you can , earlier this year at the Festival of Remembrance back in November, which is part of this collection by Monica Vinader.