During a recent state visit, US President Donald Trump presented Queen Camilla with a Tiffany & Co. floral brooch, but not everyone is impressed.
Jewelry blogger Christina Cheng called the gift a “cheap trinket,” sparking debate about its true value.
A Tiffany & Co. Brooch with a Royal Price Tag
The brooch is a vintage Tiffany & Co. piece made from 18-karat gold and adorned with diamonds and rubies.
According to Hello! magazine, the accessory was valued at $40,000, roughly 3.3 million rubles, and was intended as a luxurious token of respect during the official visit.
Expert Disagrees on Actual Value
Cheng, who has over 100,000 followers on Instagram, challenged that valuation.
She pointed out that similar pieces from online retailers are priced at around $1,076, or about 90,000 rubles.
Although the brooch carries the prestige of the Tiffany brand, Cheng suggested that its actual market value might be far lower than the official reports suggest.
Social Media Buzz
The story, which appeared on Cheng’s Instagram account, ignited conversations about luxury gifts and their perceived versus real value.
While Instagram is banned in Russia and classified as an extremist organization by the government there, the post still drew attention from international audiences interested in royal news.
Luxury or Overhyped?
Whether one sees it as a thoughtful royal gift or a symbolic display with inflated value, the debate highlights the scrutiny high-profile gifts often receive.
Queen Camilla’s brooch, despite the criticism, remains a striking piece of jewelry and a noteworthy moment from the state visit.