Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany, who was born on this day in 1861. The Waldeck and Pyrmont Princess who was married to Queen Victoria’s youngest son, the Duchess possessed some lovely jewels, most of which are with her descendants, like her Diamond Necklace!
The 72nd Birthday of Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria
[Emerald Peacock Tiara | Luxembourg Aquamarine Tiara | Sapphire Bracelet Tiara | Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara | Grand Duchess Maria-Ana’s Pearl Negligee Brooch]
The 81st Birthday of Count Ingolf of Rosenborg
The Birth of Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany in 1861
[Diamond Necklace | Diamond Star | Sapphire Bracelet]
The Wedding of Lady Palmer and Brigadier Sir Alexander Abel Smith in 1953
Earl and Countess of Snowdon to Divorce in 2020
Infanta Cristina Verdict in 2017
Queen Margrethe’s Banquet at the Natural History Museum in London in 2000
The British State Visit to Nepal in 1986
Happy Birthday to Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, who turns 35 today! The only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra has worn a plethora of important Heirloom Jewels, including has worn several magnificent Tiaras from the massive collection of the Grand Ducal Family!
The 35th Birthday of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg
[Chaumet Choker Tiara | Chaumet Emerald Tiara | Luxembourg Vine Leaves Tiara | Turquoise Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara | Aquamarine Tiara |Citrine and Pearl Tiara | Diamond Necklace | Antique Emerald Bracelet | Wedding Earrings | Antique Emerald Earrings | The Tiaras of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg]
The 88th Birthday of Duchess Sophie of Württemberg
[Bulgarian Fringe Tiara | French Crown Pearl Brooch | Jewels at Auction]
The Funeral of Princess Alix of Ligne in 2019
The Swedish State Visit to Brunei in 2004
The Danish State Visit to Britain in 2000
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein and Bruno Walter Pedrosa João at the Basílica e Convento do Santíssimo Coração de Jesus in Lisbon on February 14th.
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who was born on this day in 1906! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this spectacular Diamond Necklace!
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe for the Funeral of King Christian IX of Denmark, the ‘Father-in-Law of Europe’, at Roskilde Cathedral on this day in 1906, 120 years ago, following a Procession from Christiansborg Palace.
The Death of Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda in 1989
[Baroda Pearl Necklace | Star of the South Diamond | Emerald Anklets]
The Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan in 1906
[Diamond Bracelet Tiara | Diamond Necklace | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace | Bulgari Turquoise Necklace]
The Birth of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma in 1896
The Funeral of Princess Margaret in 2002
The British State Visit to Bahrain in 1979
A Military Gala in Oslo in 1975
The Royal Film Premiere of ‘Lord Jim’ in 1965
The Queen opens Australian Parliament in 1954
The Australian State Opening of Parliament in 1954
The Funeral of King George VI in 1952
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Sandra Torlonia, Countess Lequio di Assaba, who was born on this day in 1936! The eldest granddaughter of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie, Princess Sandra frequently wore treasured heirloom jewels, most notably the elegant floral Diamond Clip Brooches inherited from her grandmother, which we are delighted to feature today!
