Queen Letizia wears Gold&Roses star earrings for papal visit in Madrid

Queen Letizia’s white lace midi had the look of a modern wedding dress, but it was the fine Gold&Roses star earrings that kept the ensemble from drifting into sweetness. In Madrid, on Saturday, June 6, she joined King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía to welcome Pope Leo XIV, and the result was all polish, restraint and very precise sparkle.

The setting gave the outfit its authority. Letizia was observing the Vatican’s Privilege of White, the rare tradition reserved for certain Catholic royal women when they meet the pope, and that context made the jewelry choice especially sharp. In a look built on white lace, a minimalist diamond earring does more than add light: it defines the silhouette, lending the dress a cooler, more contemporary edge.

Gold&Roses’ LUZIA collection is built on that same idea of controlled radiance. The line uses 18kt rose and white gold with diamonds, and its star motif has the kind of clean graphic line that works with lace instead of fighting it. The Luzia 2 Stars Earrings are priced at €2,920, while a single Luzia 2 Stars Earring is listed at €1,466, a price point that places the pair firmly in fine-jewelry territory and explains why the finish reads so exacting rather than decorative.

That balance has become part of Letizia’s signature. She has worn Gold&Roses jewelry in previous public appearances, suggesting the Spanish label is a recurring go-to when she wants a look to feel composed rather than ornate. The effect here was especially strong because the earrings did not compete with the dress’s texture. They edited it.

For bridal dressing, registry-office ceremonies or occasionwear that risks looking too precious, the lesson is clear: choose a clean-lined diamond form, not a fussy one. A small star, slim hoop or minimal drop can give white lace the modernity it needs, turning romance into something far more current.