Finally The Crown is back on Netflix with its fourth series . Chronicling Queen Elizabeth’s reign from 1979 to 1990, the new season has recreated some of the era’s most iconic outfits – including the wedding dress of the late Princess Diana, played by Emma Corrin – as well as the classic suit looks of the formidable British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher. The scene with Princess Diana picking her sapphire engagement ring from what the queen calls “a rather special box of chocolates” puts the royal jewellery in the spotlight, too. Her majesty herself wears her famous triple-strand pearl necklaces, which allegedly signify when she’s on duty as the head of the royal family. Mrs Thatcher, despite her intense relationship with the queen which is also depicted in the new season, shares the same penchant for pearl jewellery, evidenced in her own iconic earrings. 10 things about Prince Charles that The Crown won’t tell you From Queen Elizabeth and the “Iron Lady” Mrs Thatcher to today’s latest female figurehead, America’s first female vice-president-elect Kamala Harris – with her designer single-strand necklace and earrings – pearls have been the go-to jewel for powerful women. Here, we handpick the most gorgeous new pearl jewellery that makes an elegant yet forceful fashion statement. Cursed gems: the world’s most expensive jewels rumoured to bring bad luck Van Cleef & Arpels The Lucioles necklace exudes 1920s glamour with the long, draped pearl design adorned with a scattering of pink tourmaline beads. Set on white gold, the centrepiece features an exquisite floral design consisting of diamonds and a prominent 7.81-carat oval-cut pink sapphire. Price upon request. New luxury pieces by Cartier and VCA, just in time for Christmas C artier The Royal High Jewellery tiara is graced by a striking 53.84-carat natural pearl, topped with a 5.01-carat cushion-shaped diamond. Set with more coloured pearls and diamonds, the tiara transforms into a necklace; while the pearl can be removed to be worn as a pendant. Price upon request. Meghan and Harry spoke out, but can the former British royals even vote? Dior 5 summer jewellery pieces featuring garnets as centrepieces The Tie & Dior earrings are decorated with tsavorite garnet and diamonds, reflecting creator Victoire de Castellane’s love of colour-rich stones. The asymmetrical pink pair, set in 18-carat gold, are finished with pistachio cultured pearls. Price upon request. Mikimoto The Jardin Mystérieux brooch features a diamond-encrusted gate, surrounded by exuberant foliage embellished with natural freshwater pearls, sapphires, tourmalines, garnets and alexandrites. Price upon request. Royal rebels: the princesses who decided not to play by the rules Chaumet The Labyrinthe brooch from the maison’s new Perspectives de Chaumet collection is centred on an outstanding white South Sea pearl weighing 16.24-carat, juxtaposed with rose gold, mother-of-pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds. Price upon request. Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .