Princess Kate's affordable chunky gold necklace is the ultimate cool-girl accessory

Princess Kate wearing a piece of jewellery by New York-based label Laura Lombardi
She opted for a piece of jewellery by New York-based label Laura Lombardi (Getty)

You can always rely on the Princess of Wales to deliver in the style department, and her latest look worn to a recent engagement in Leeds has us topping up our current jewellery wish list.

Kate stepped out on Tuesday for a special visit to a textile mill, AW Hainsworth, which was formerly owned by her paternal ancestors.

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The stylish royal opted for wool, championing verdant forest green. Her elegant trouser suit by Burberry felt polished and suitably autumnal now that September is drawing to a close. She matched her blazer and relaxed-fit trousers to block heel suede pumps, Emmy London's 'Josie' design.

But oozing 'Quiet Luxury', the pièce de resistance was her chunky gold chain necklace by New York-based jewellery label Laura Lombardi.

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The Princess of Wales visited textile mill AW Hainsworth
The Princess of Wales visited textile mill AW Hainsworth (Getty)

According to royal fashion fans, the 41-year-old wore the brand's 'Portrait' necklace, a gold-plated T-bar chain.

In a yellow-gold hue, the piece is certainly more contemporary than some of the dazzling Royal Family heirlooms we've seen Kate wear at state balls and other engagements.

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Princess Kate wearing a forest green wool suit by British heritage label Burberry
The stylish royal wore a forest green wool suit by British heritage label Burberry (Getty)

But the flattering shade and minimalist round and oval link design enabled a sense of timelessness, and the princess' chunky chain felt super useful for everyday outfit elevation.

Portrait 14kt Gold-plated Chain Necklace - Laura Lombardi
Portrait 14kt Gold-plated Chain Necklace - Laura Lombardi

Another vote for warm-toned metals came in the form of the mother-of-three's earring choice. She styled her luxe-looking necklace alongside Shyla London's 'The Rosalia' hoop earrings, studded with radiant freshwater pearls.

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Time to give our jewellery collection a Princess Kate-inspired update…

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