The Birth of King Peter II of Yugoslavia in 1970
The 65th Birthday of David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon
The Death of Marjorie Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey in 1946
[Anglesey Tiara | Anglesey Diamond Négligé]
The Birth of King Leopold III of Belgium in 1901
The Birth of Eileen, Duchess of Sutherland in 1891
[Belle Epoque Diamond Tiara | Sutherland Diamond Rivière | Diamond and Pearl Earrings]
The Wedding of Lady Joanna Knatchbull and Baron Hubert du Breuil in 1984
The Wedding of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden and Lady Louise Mountbatten in 1923
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at Princess Grace Awards in 2022
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Malaysia in 2017
The Duchess of Cambridge at A Street Cat named Bob Premiere in 2016
The Prince and Princess of Wales in South Korea in 1992
The Queen Mother in New York City in 1954
The State Opening of Parliament in 1953
The Royal Variety Performance in 1952
American-Scandinavian Foundation 40th Anniversary Dinner in 1950
Among the many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction in Geneva next week is the magnificent Mellerio Diamond Tiara of the first Countess of Paris, which is among the highlights of the Sotheby’s ‘Royal & Noble Jewels’ Sale!
The Death of Lady Ursula d’Abo in 2017
The 88th Birthday of Queen Sofia of Spain
[The Jewels of Queen Sofia of Spain | Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Spanish Floral Tiara | Prussian Diamond Tiara | Mellerio Shell Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Joyas de Pasar | Niarchos Ruby Parure | Shell Pendant | Omani Diamond Suite | Diamond Foliage Necklace | Sterlé Sapphire Brooch]
The Death of Princess Thyra of Denmark in 1945
[Sapphire Tiara | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Brooch | Sapphire Pendant]
The Death of Princess Paley in 1929
[Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Parure | Princess Paley’s Pearl Corsage]
Olympic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022
Queen Sofia’s 80th Birthday Lunch | 80th Birthday Concert in 2018
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Brunei in 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Guildhall Banquet in 2016
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at Sydney Opera House in 2016
The State Opening of Parliament in 1971
The Royal Variety Performance in 1964
The Royal Variety Performance in 1953
The Royal Variety Performance in 1946
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the opening of the Odeon in Leicester Square in 1937
The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia in 1930
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Marie-Alix, Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein, who passed away on this day in 2021, at the age of 98. The Princess of Schaumburg-Lippe who married the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, Princess Marie Alix wore this spectacular heirloom Diamond Tiara 25 years ago!
In addition to her magnificent Sapphire Demi-Parure, Princess Sibylla of Sweden’s Padparadscha Sapphire Brooch is among the Jewels of the late Princess Birgitta of Sweden going on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘Royal & Noble Jewels’ Sale in Geneva this month!
The Death of Lady Elizabeth Anson in 2020
The Death of Elizabeth, Duchess of Wellington in 2010
The Death of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster in 1993
The Death of Tsar Alexander III of Russia 1894
The Birth of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia in 1864
[Emerald Tiara | Hesse Aquamarine Tiara | Fabergé Diamond Chain | Russian Imperial Diamond Necklace]
The Royal Family at COP26 in 2021
Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand in 2018
Colombian State Visit to Britain in 2016
Prince and Princess of Wales in Germany in 1987
The Queen’s South Pacific Tour in 1982
The State Opening of Parliament in 1960
Royal Variety Performance in 1954
The Duchess of Kent’s Far East Tour in 1952
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Princess Marie Immaculata of Liechtenstein and Zurab Dzidziguri in the Peterskirche in Vienna on October 31st.
Happy 21st Birthday to the Princess of Asturias! The Heir to the Spanish Throne has gradually started exploring the jewellery collections of the Spanish Royal Family. Having already borrowed several jewels from her mother’s collection, the Princess has now finally begun delving into her grandmother’s jewellery box, wearing Queen Sofia’s Ruby Earrings just a few days ago!
Today marks the 175th of the Birth of Queen Lovisa of Denmark, who was born on this day in 1851, 175 years ago! The Swedish Princess who became the Queen of Denmark and the mother of Danish and Norwegian Kings, Queen Lovisa had a legendary jewellery collection and to mark the anniversary, we are featuring Queen Lovisa’s Star Tiara!
The 21st Birthday of the Princess of Asturias
[Queen Sofia’s Ruby Earrings | Queen Letizia’s Bulgari Earrings | Sapphire Drop Earrings]
The 66th Birthday of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi of Iran
The 76th Birthday of Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Marchioness of Mariño
[Princess Gina’s Diamond Brooch | Diamond Earrings]
The 92nd Birthday of Princess Margaretha of Sweden
[Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara | Baden Fringe Tiara | Napoleonic Amethyst Parure | Queen Louise’s Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Spray Brooch]
The Birth of Queen Lovisa of Denmark in 1851
[Pearl Poiré Tiara | Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Danish Ruby Parure | Star Tiara | Crown Diamond Parure | Pink Topaz Parure | Danish Diamond Rivière | Pearl Poire Brooch | Diamond Brooches | Antique Diamond Parure | Antique Diamond Earrings | Pearl Brooch]
The Wedding of the Duke of Castro in 1998
Princess of Asturias’ 18th Birthday in 2023
Princess of Asturias’ 18th Birthday Dinner in 2023
The British State Visit to Kenya in 2023
The Dutch State Visit to Greece in 2022
40th Anniversary of the Spanish Congress in 2018
Duchess of Cambridge at Imperial War Museum in 2018
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Singapore in 2017
Coronation of King Letsie III of Lesotho in 1997
State Opening of Parliament in 1967
Earlier this week, it was announced that Princess Sibylla of Sweden’s magnificent Sapphire Demi-Parure is among the Jewels of the late Princess Birgitta of Sweden going on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘Royal & Noble Jewels’ Sale in Geneva next month!
This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire who was a goddaughter of Queen Victoria and a prominent Suffragette Activist. Earlier this month, we got to finally visit the The Last Princesses of Punjab Exhibition at Kensington Palace, which runs until November 8th.
The Birth of Princess Maria Immacolata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Princess of Saxony in 1874
Prince and Princess of Wales in Australia in 1985
The Yugoslavian State Visit to Denmark in 1974
The State Opening of Parliament in 1973
The Royal Variety Performance in 1951
The Accession of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1950
The Royal Film Performance of ‘Mudlark’ in 1950
King George V, Queen Mary and Duchess of York at Royal Variety Performance in 1935
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with spectacular Antique and Art Deco Jewels going on Auction in the Bonham’s ‘Fine Jewellery’ Sale in Paris today!
The Death of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester in 2004
[Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara | Teck Turquoise Tiara | Cartier India Tiara | Iveagh Tiara | Gloucester Diamond Bandeau Tiara | Diamond Necklace Tiara | Pearl and Emerald Suite | Emerald Necklace | Queen Mary’s 11-row Pearl Choker | Diamond Corsage Brooch | Emerald Necklace | Pink Topaz Necklace | Turquoise Fringe Necklace | The Duchess of Gloucester’s Tiaras]
The 27th Birthday of Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece
The 53rd Birthday of Countess Josephine of Rosenborg
[Queen Alexandrine’s Diamond Bandeau]
The 53rd Birthday of Countess Camilla of Rosenborg
[Queen Desiree’s Ears of Wheat Tiara]
The Death of King Gustaf V of Sweden in 1950
The Birth of Queen Marie of Romania in 1875
[Vladimir Sapphire Kokoshnik Tiara | Diamond Fringe Tiara | Romanian Massin Tiara | Diamond Loop Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Sapphire Bandeau | Turquoise Tiara | Cartier Sapphire Pendant | Cartier Diamond Sautoir | The Jewels of Queen Marie of Romania]
The Wedding of the Prince of Schwarzenberg and Princess Hilda of Luxembourg in 1930
Concert at Fredensborg Palace in 2019
Coronation of the Sultan of Kedah in 2018
The British State Visit to Thailand in 1996
The Danish State Visit to The Netherlands in 1975
Queen meets Marilyn Monroe in 1956
The Royal Family of Selangor celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj of Selangor with a grand Investiture Ceremony in the Balairung Seri of the Istana Alam Shah in Klang on October 25th, ahead of the 25th Anniversary of the Sultan’s Accession on November 22nd.
There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a Diamond Tiara from a European Noble Family and Ruby and Diamond Bracelets once owned by Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda are among the Antique and Art Deco Jewels going on Auction in the Sotheby’s ‘Fine Jewellery and Watches’ Sale in Milan today!
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Prince Andreas of Hohenlohe Langeburg. Belonging to one of the oldest German princely houses, the prince was linked by close family ties to the British royal family: his mother, Princess Margarita of Greece and Denmark, was, in fact, the elder sister of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
