Pearl jewelry is considered by many to be something of a classic—so much so that at one time, a strand of pearls was the quintessential everyday piece of jewelry for many middle class American women.

If you love Kate's pearl necklace but your budget is a bit lower, you can actually buy the pearl and the chain seperately. So consider ordering just the pendant for £70 and adding it to a ...

Here are some hints and the solution for the three down"Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g." hint on the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword.