Happy Birthday to the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who celebrates her 40th Birthday today! The former model married to the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley who is the chatelaine of the magnificent Houghton Hall and Cholmondeley Castle, Lady Cholmondeley has often worn this spectacular Diamond Floral Tiara!
Aristocracy
Starlight Ball at Blenheim Palace
Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Lord and Lady Dalmeny, and Lord Edward and Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill were among the Guests at a spectacular Ball at Blenheim Palace on the evening of March 8th, in aid of children’s charity Starlight.
Harewood Floral Tiara
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was never seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, but primarily wore this heirloom Diamond Floral Tiaras!
‘A Rothschild Treasury’ at Waddesdon Manor
Last month, the 4th Baron Rothschild passed away at the age of 87. The Head of the British branch of the prominent Rothschild Family, Lord Rothschild owned the spectacular Heirlooms of the Rothschild Family, which are on permanent display in the ‘A Rothschild Treasury’ Exhibition at Waddesdon Manor!
Duchess of Marlborough’s Pearl Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1877! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this historic Pearl Necklace, which reportedly belonged to Catherine the Great or Empress Eugenie!
Iona Campbell, Duchess of Argyll
Sad news! Iona Campbell, the Dowager Duchess of Argyll has passed away at the age of 78. The aristocratic widow of the 12th Duke of Argyll was the chatelaine of Inveraray Castle for almost 30 years and a Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball.
Lady Bagot’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Nancy, Lady Bagot, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Australian Beauty who met her English Aristocrat aboard a ship a few years before he became Baron Baron, and later bought the centuries-old Family Seat, Lady Bagot was a fascinating figure and today, we are featuring her Diamond Tiara!
Montellano Turquoise Parure
Two days ago, the Marqués de Pons, eldest son and heir of the Duchess of Montellano, married Doña Ina Morenés Allendesalazar in Madrid, and while the bride was not wearing an heirloom Diadem, the groom’s mother, the X Duchess of Montellano, wore the spectacular necklace of the Montellano Chaumet Turquoise Parure!
Countess of Galloway’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Philippa, Countess of Galloway, who passed away on this day in 1974! The American Heiress who was the sister of Countess Carnarvon and married the Earl of Galloway, over the past few years we’ve been compiling our research on the Countess of Galloway’s Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
Countess Mountbatten’s Art Deco Diamond Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who was born on this day in 1900! The vivacious Heiress who married Prince Philip’s ambitious uncle and lived an uninhibited life before serving with distinction in WWII and becoming the last Vicereine of India, Lady Mountbatten had a fascinating life and quite a lovely jewellery collection, which included this spectacular Art Deco Diamond Necklace! Continue reading