A Woodbridge-based jewellery manufacturer has gained the royal seal of approval for a third time after her designs were worn by the Princess of Wales.

Emily Foskett, the founder of Emily Mortimer Jewellery, has recently launched her very first gold and diamond collection, which was originally inspired by femininity and empowerment. 

The design of drops of polished gold, each embellished with sparkling diamonds, caught the eye of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who wore the earrings during the event at the Aberfan Memorial Garden. 

East Anglian Daily Times: The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Aberfan memorial garden, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives during the Aberfan disaster on October 21st 1966, PAThe Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Aberfan memorial garden, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives during the Aberfan disaster on October 21st 1966, PA (Image: PA)

On Friday, April 28, the Prince and Princess paid their respects to those who tragically lost their lives during the Aberfan disaster. 

Ms Foskett said: "To see the Princess of Wales wear my Hera earrings for the third time was a very special moment for me, not only as a designer but also as a woman.  

"Her style is absolutely flawless, and I was just so excited to see one of my designs becoming such a prominent feature.  

East Anglian Daily Times: Princess Kate wears Emily Mortimer Jewellery's Hera collection, PAPrincess Kate wears Emily Mortimer Jewellery's Hera collection, PA (Image: PA)

"My Hera collection was inspired by femininity and empowerment and is designed to stand the test of time, and I think this testifies to that perfectly." 

Ms Foskett launched Emily Mortimer Jewellery in 2015 and said that becoming a jewellery designer is the fulfilment of "a childhood dream that turned into reality." 

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In 2021, she opened her first store, on Deben Wharf in Woodbridge. 

The owner of Emily Mortimer Jewellery then said: "Jewellery means everything to me. 

"It has been something I have loved since I was a child, and I am so lucky to still love it now. 

East Anglian Daily Times: Princess Kate wears Emily Mortimer Jewellery's Hera collection, PAPrincess Kate wears Emily Mortimer Jewellery's Hera collection, PA (Image: PA)

"There is no better feeling than designing jewellery for family, friends, and customers and knowing how happy that piece has made them."