India, Feb. 5 -- T he Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, visited Wales on Tuesday as part of her ongoing engagement with the textile and fashion industry, but it was her choice of jewellery that quietly stole the spotlight. Kate, 44, wore delicate teardrop hoop earrings (inset left) from a Welsh brand, featuring a garnet charm: her birthstone, as she was born on January 9. The earrings were first spotted in 2023 and are believed to be a gift from her husband, Prince William. Garnet is often associated with inner strength and healing, and symbolises protection, friendship, trust, commitment, and love; making the piece both meaningful and effortlessly chic. HTC...