Princess Alice’s Pearl Pendant

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 145th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse, who tragically passed away on this day in 1873! The fascinating second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who married the Grand Duke of Hesse and became a prolific champion of nursing until her tragic death, Princess Alice was the mother of, among others, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, and her splendid Jewellery Collection included this spectacular Pearl Pendant!

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Belgian State Visit to Germany

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on a State Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany at the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender, from December 5th to the 7th. The State Visit is a confirmation of the good relations between the two nations; politically, economically, scientifically and culturally. Continue reading →

Baden Diamond Rose Brooch

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 185th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden, who was born on this day in 1838. The Prussian Princess who was the Grand Duchess of Baden for over 50 years, much of the Grand Duchess’ splendid jewellery collection ended up in Sweden, Denmark and Greece, including the spectacular Baden Diamond Rose Brooch!

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Le Bal des Débutantes 2023

November 26, 2023November 30, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Royal and Noble Debutantes from around the world attended Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris on November 25th. Le Bal is organised by Ophélie Renouard to celebrate honourable young women from Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, while raising funds for charity.

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Württemberg Ruby Tiara

November 25, 2023November 25, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the Death of Archduchess Maria Immaculata of Austria-Tuscany, Duchess of Württemberg, who passed away on this day in 1968. While many of the jewels of the Archduchess were auctioned at Sotheby’s earlier this month, the Württemberg Ruby Tiara remains a treasured heirloom!

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Wedding of Duchess Mathilde of Württemberg and Hereditary Count Erich of Waldburg zu Zeil and Trauchburg, 1988

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Württemberg Royal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Duchess Mathilde of Württemberg and Hereditary Count Erich of Waldburg zu Zeil and Trauchburg at Schloss Altshausen on thus day in 1988, 35 years ago.

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Queen Charlotte’s Nuptial Crown

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 205th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom, who died on this day in 1818! Queen Charlotte’s Nuptial Crown was the petite jewel of the iconic British Queen which became the source of a decades-long dispute with Queen Victoria, but has remained with the House of Hannover for over a century and a half!

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Queen Maria II of Portugal’s Sapphire Tiara

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 170^th anniversary of the Death of Queen Maria II of Portugal, who passed away on this day in 1853! The Regnant Queen who reigned for over two turbulent decades before her tragic death, Queen Maria II’s Sapphire Tiara was an iconic Jewel that was an Heirloom of the Hohenzollern Princely Family for over a century before being auctioned in 2021, and was on display at the Palácio da Ajuda in Lisbon!

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Princess Irene of Hesse’s Diamond Tiara

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Irene of Hesse, who passed away on this day in 1953! The Hesse Princess (sister of the last Tsarina of Russia) who was married to her Prussian cousin, and were known as ‘The Very Amiables’ despite decades of family tragedies, Princess Irene possessed this splendid Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Tiara, which remains a family heirloom!

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Queen Isabella II’s Emerald Flower Tiara

November 4, 2023November 5, 2023 ~ Saad719 ~ 4 Comments

Today, Sol Matossián y Márquez, a great-great-great granddaughter of King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina, is marrying Nicholas Green in a religious ceremony in Madrid. Sol is set to wear her maternal family’s bridal tiara, an Emerald and Diamond Floral Tiara, whose origins go back to Queen Isabella II.

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