Sheikha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar is a woman who seamlessly balances traditional Qatari attire with contemporary haute couture. From Valentino and Dior to Jean Paul Gaultier and Stephane Rolland, she dons the finest luxury labels with unmatched grace. Often compared to Jackie Kennedy for her ability to use fashion as a form of soft power, the true magic of her East-meets-West style is not just in the designers she chooses, but in the effortless way she carries them.
Her jewelry collection is as swoon-worthy as it is queen-worthy, with standout pieces from Cartier’s iconic Panthère line, including bracelets and brooches. Recently, the mother of the Emir of Qatar turned heads once again, this time wearing a vintage Panthère de Cartier lacquer and tsavorite garnet pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. While not in the same league as her legendary Cartier “Eternity” Snake Diamond Necklace, it remains a striking statement piece.
What makes this $273,000 necklace (according to Libelle) truly intriguing is its styling, the stunning circular pendant, adorned with black enamel inlay and Cartier’s signature panther motif, is suspended from a simple black silk cord. Its understated elegance, casually worn yet regal enough for royalty, is precisely what makes the piece unforgettable. Among her most iconic jewels, however, is the aforementioned Cartier Eternity necklace, believed to have been custom-modified for her.
Originally created in 1998, the masterpiece featured two of the world’s largest emeralds (205 and 206 carats), along with 26 baroque pear-shaped emeralds, 3,957 diamonds, and fine pearls. Sheikha Moza had the emeralds replaced with large white diamonds and famously wore the piece with a grey J. Mendel Couture gown during a state visit to London in 2010.
With her choice of a simple silk cord for a $273,000 Cartier masterpiece, Sheikha Moza proves that true style is about confidence, not convention. Interestingly, In 2015, The Telegraph noted that her wardrobe of couture and jewels “has done more for Qatar’s image abroad than any PR campaign.” Can there be a bigger compliment?
