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Pearls and Princess Catherine go together like Wimbledon and strawberries, so when I spotted these earrings, I immediately thought they looked like something that would slot straight into her jewellery box. The royal has worn pearls countless times over the years, from classic drops to more contemporary designs, and she has also repeatedly turned to British jewellery label Monica Vinader – including pieces from its Nura collection.

That is exactly why these Nura Keshi Pearl Wire Earrings caught my eye. They have all the polish of a traditional pearl earring, but without feeling remotely stuffy. The 18k gold vermeil wire keeps them light and modern, while the irregular Keshi pearls give each pair a softer, more organic finish rather than that perfectly round, old-fashioned look.

And I can say this with confidence because I have worn mine on repeat all summer long.

They are one of those rare pairs that somehow work with everything. I have worn them to Royal Ascot, to weddings, and with much more dressed-down outfits involving flats and jeans – and they never look out of place.

Better still, I almost always get compliments when I wear them. That versatility is what makes them such a good buy in my book. They are elegant enough to finish off a silk dress or tailored suit, but not so formal that they sit forgotten in a jewellery box waiting for an invitation.

The pearls themselves measure around 13mm to 16mm in height, so they are noticeable without completely taking over your face, while the fine gold wire gives them a delicate drop that moves beautifully when worn.

And if Princess Catherine, 44, did happen to add them to her collection, I would hardly be shocked. She has long proved that she loves jewellery that feels timeless but still has something slightly different about it, and these strike exactly that balance.

At £139, they are not throwaway costume jewellery, but they’re considerably more attainable than many fine-jewellery pieces – plus there is currently a way to shave a little off the price.

First-time shoppers can use LAPIS10 to get 10% off orders over £75, saving £13.90 on these earrings. For something I have genuinely worn from weddings to weekends, that cost-per-wear is only heading in one direction.

And if pearls are good enough for the future Queen, I am more than happy to keep reaching for mine.