Princess Diana turned this jewelry problem into a fashion statement.

Princess Diana She was known for her bold fashion statements and gorgeous outfits, but one eye-catching look was actually the result of a wardrobe malfunction. Here’s the story behind Diana’s emerald-and-diamond choker-turned-headband.

Diana’s Emerald-and-Diamond Choker

The princess had many pieces of jewelry, but one of her favorites was an art deco emerald and diamond choker. The necklace was a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth. It first came to the royal family in 1911, as a gift to Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar during her visit to India.

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Diana wore a necklace a lot, but many remember her wearing it as a headband. While the princess is known for making fashion statements, royal biographer Kitty Kelly says the idea of ​​using a choker as a hairpiece is a total disaster.

A royal biographer said the sight of her headband was a disaster.

In her book Royals, Kelly accused Diana of rushing to get ready one night. Instead of waiting for someone to help her make the necklace, she tried to pull the choker over her head.

It stuck and didn’t go above her nose, but Canadian diplomat Victor Chapman reportedly convinced the princess to wear a diamond and emerald choker as a headband. Paired with a stunning green gown, Diana turned heads and made a major fashion statement with the look.

“When it comes to jewelry, Princess Diana knew exactly how to set each piece apart,” said Maxwell Stone, creative director of jewelry company Steven Stone. “From adjusting glasses to necklaces to wearing chokers as headbands, she set some huge trends and always displayed her jewelry in a unique way.”

The Queen was reportedly not a fan.

He continued, “Accident or not, wearing the Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker as a headpiece was a stunning choice on the part of the princess and certainly lives up to her trendsetting reputation.

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While many loved the bold choice, the Queen is said to be unfazed by Diana’s decision to use Diana’s priceless heirloom as a headband rather than a choker. Queen Elizabeth may not have been a fan, but the rest of the world was remembering Diana’s fun fashion statements 25 years later.

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