# The basics When the Princess of Wales attended Prince George's first day at Eton she wore Cartier's Trinity earrings — the three-intertwined-band design the brand is known for. The Mirror reports the Cartier pair carries a price tag of about £3.2k. The paper then points readers to more affordable pieces that recreate the same mixed-metal, twisted-hoop effect for far less.
# Why the look matters for shoppers The Trinity design blends rose gold, yellow gold and silver (or rhodium) in concentric, twisted bands. That mixed-metal aesthetic is easy to style because it pairs with jewelry of any metal and suits both dressy and everyday outfits. If you like the visual effect but don't want to spend thousands, the Mirror lists options that capture the same visual cues: multiple intertwined bands, a small hoop profile, and mixed finishes.
# The alternatives the Mirror found
- H. Samuel — 9ct Three Colour Gold Triple Row Small Hoop Earrings (£199). These are the closest visual match listed. They explicitly combine rose gold, silver and yellow-gold tones across three intertwined rows and are presented as the best way to recreate the Trinity look for about £199, a savings of more than £3k.
- Astrid & Miyu — Crossover Illusion Twist Mixed Metal Huggie Hoops (£95). This pair drops the rose-gold band and uses gold and silver to create a twisted, crossover effect. The Mirror highlights them for shoppers who prefer a cleaner, more minimalist take and for those who want the lowest price point among the three options.
- Guess Marciano — Trinity-style earrings (£200). These repeat the three-metal approach and sit in the same price bracket as the H. Samuel alternative. The Mirror positions them as another mid-priced choice that mirrors the mixed-metal composition and works for both workwear and event dressing.
# Context and provenance noted in the piece
# Styling and buying takeaways
- If matching the exact three-metal look matters, the H. Samuel option is the closest and still costs less than £200.
- If you want a simpler two-metal version or something smaller and more understated, the Astrid & Miyu huggies offer the same twisted effect for under £100.
- The Guess Marciano pair is a third mid-range choice for shoppers looking for the full tri-colour aesthetic without the designer price.
# What the Mirror notes about shopping The Mirror includes affiliate links in the original piece and lists prices for each alternative. It shows side-by-side images comparing Kate wearing the Cartier Trinity earrings with the H. Samuel alternative to illustrate the similarity in appearance.
# Bottom line If you want the visual of Cartier's Trinity earrings without the Cartier price, the Mirror gives three concrete options: a close tri-metal match at H. Samuel for around £199, a pared-back two-metal twist at Astrid & Miyu for £95, and a mid-priced Guess Marciano pair near £200. Each captures the intertwined-band look in different ways and price brackets so you can pick based on how closely you want to match the original and how much you want to spend.