Last night, Queen Camilla wore one of the Queen Mother’s Art Deco Cartier Diamond Bracelets for the first time! The five Bracelets were the newlywed Duke of York’s versatile Christmas and Birthday Gifts to his Duchess between 1923 and 1925, , which were inherited by their daughter, the late Queen, and are now worn by Queen Camilla!
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Mother’s Shell Brooch
This week marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Winifred Hope Thomson, who was born at the end of January in 1864! The artist was the daughter of the inventor of the pneumatic tyre, and left her spectacular Courtauld Thomson Scallop-Shell Brooch to the Queen Mother, which we are featuring today!
Greville Diamond Peardrop Earrings
Tomorrow marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Dame Margaret Greville, the Hon Mrs Greville The illegitimate daughter of a brewery millionaire, she married the son of a Baron, and became a noted Society Hostess, from her magnificent home at Polesden Lacey, getting close to the Queen Mother, to whom she left her enormous Jewellery Collection, so we are featuring several of her jewels, continuing with the Greville Diamond Peardrop Earrings!
Greville Ruby Necklace
This week marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Dame Margaret Greville, the Hon Mrs Greville The illegitimate daughter of a brewery millionaire, she married the son of a Baron, and became a noted Society Hostess, from her magnificent home at Polesden Lacey, getting close to the Queen Mother, to whom she left her enormous Jewellery Collection, so we are featuring several of her jewels, continuing with the Greville Ruby Necklace!
Greville Emerald Earrings
Next week marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Dame Margaret Greville, the Hon Mrs Greville The illegitimate daughter of a brewery millionaire, she married the son of a Baron, and became a noted Society Hostess, from her magnificent home at Polesden Lacey, getting close to the Queen Mother, to whom she left her enormous Jewellery Collection, so we are featuring several of her jewels, continuing with the Greville Emerald Earrings!
Greville Ivy Leaf Clips
Next week marks the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Dame Margaret Greville, the Hon Mrs Greville The illegitimate daughter of a brewery millionaire, she married the son of a Baron, and became a noted Society Hostess, from her magnificent home at Polesden Lacey, getting close to the Queen Mother, to whom she left her enormous Jewellery Collection, so we are featuring several of her jewels, starting with the Greville Ivy Leaf Clips!
Princess Marie Louise’s Pearl Choker
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Marie Louise, who passed away on this day in 1956! The fascinating granddaughter of Queen Victoria who married and divorced a German Prince, and later became a Princess ‘of nowhere’, the Princess possessed some splendid jewels, including this Pearl Bracelet/Choker!
Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, who was born on this day in 1844! The Danish Princess who was the longest-serving Princess of Wales and then a trendsetting Queen Consort, one of her most iconic jewels was her spectacular Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara!
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Sapphire Brooch
Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Death of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, who passed away on this day in 1928! The Danish Princess who married the Russian Tsar and became the mother of the tragic last Tsar, the Empress possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, with one of the most iconic pieces being her Sapphire and Pearl Brooch!
The Jewels of Queen Elizabeth II
Today marks the first anniversary of the Death of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on this day last year! The oldest and longest reigning British Monarch had one of, if not the, largest jewellery collections, and today, we are featuring a roundup of her historic Heirlooms and splendid Acquisitions, many of which we saw at Buckingham Palace on this day last year, while the Queen was passing away!