History of Famous Jewels and Collections: Re: Query: Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s bead necklace

I’m not sure if it was the first time, but Queen Sonja wore it to the municipality of Trondheim’s Variety Concert at Olavshallen on May 23, 2002.
Followed by the Government’s official reception for the wedding of Princess Martha Louise and Ari Behn at the SAS Royal Garden Hotel:

Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images.

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Well spotted! And thank you Beth for posting the photo of the Duchess.

When was the first time Queen Sonja was seen wearing this necklace?

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Thank you very much, Beth - you made my day!

A theory of Sonja’s necklace is that it is made by Cartier. Does anyone know if this is correct?

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What an interesting find Knightship!

Below are some photos of the Duchess of Kent wearing the necklace in January 1990 when she attended a film awards evening.