Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Nancy, Viscountess Astor, who was born on this day in 1879! The fascinating American Heiress who became the first female Member of Parliament to take her seat in the British House of Commons, Lady Astor possessed several spectacular Jewels, including this Cartier Diamond and Sapphire Necklace!
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who passed away on this day in 1994! The glamorous First Lady of the assassinated President John F Kennedy, who later married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, Jackie Kennedy may not ahev been a Royal or Noble but had a spectacular jewellery collection, that began with her Diamond Leaf Brooches!
The Death of Jackie Kennedy in 1994
[Diamond Sunburst Brooch | Diamond Clips]
The 59th Birthday of the Count of Paris
The Birth of Nancy, Lady Astor in 1879
[The Astor Tiara | Cartier Turquoise Tiara | Diamond and Sapphire Necklace]
The Birth of Dame Nellie Melba in 1861
The Birth of Queen Charlotte in 1744
[Queen Charlotte’s Nuptial Crown | Hanoverian Crown Pearls | Arcot Diamonds]
The Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018
[Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau]
The Wedding of Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands in 2001
The Wedding of Princess Marie Louise of Prussia and Count Rudolf of Schönburg-Glauchau in 1971
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Premiere of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge’s ‘Back to Nature’ Garden in 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Wedding Reception at Frogmore House in 2018
The British State Visit to France in 1972
The Dutch State Visit to Denmark in 1953
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of the Marchioness of Cambridge, who passed away on this day in 1899! The Earl’s daughter who married a former Prince and Queen Mary’s nephew, the Marchioness possessed this striking Diamond Star and Pearl Tiara!
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited every Canadian Province on their landmark month-long Tour of Canada on this day in 1939, 85 years ago, ahead of the outbreak of the Second World War. The Tour was the first visit to North America by the Reigning Monarch, who was also the Sovereign of Canada.
The 42nd Birthday of Princess Victoria Romanovna Romanoff
The Birth of the Marchioness of Cambridge in 1899
[Diamond Star Tiara | Diamond Sunburst | Teck Crescent Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace]
The Birth of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in 1868
The Wedding of Viscount Newport in 2022
The Wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor in 2019
Confirmation of Count Henrik of Monpezat in 2023
Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in 2022
Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg to Divorce in 2017
The Jordanian State Visit to Belgium in 2016
The State Opening Of Parliament in 2016
Royal Guests at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012
The Queen’s historic State Visit to Ireland in 2011
The Queen visits the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in 1972
The Wedding Ball of Princess Marie Louise of Prussia and Count Rudolf of Schönburg-Glauchau in 1971
The Queen’s State Visit to Germany in 1965
The Iranian State Visit to Norway in 1961
Banquet at Royal Naval College in Greenwich in 1955
The Norwegian Royal Family celebrated Constitution Day, the National Day of Norway, on May 17th by greeting the annual Children’s Parade in Asker from Skaugum (residence of the Crown Princely family) and another from the balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo.
Happy Birthday to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who turns 53 today! The vibrant Argentinian financier who became the first Dutch Queen Consort in over a century and the main wearer of the magnificent Dutch Royal Jewellery collection, Queen Máxima was worn a variety of spectacular heirloom jewels, with the most magnificent being the Stuart Diamond Tiara!
The 53rd Birthday of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
[Stuart Diamond Tiara | Dutch Sapphire Tiara | Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara | Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Dutch Diamond Bandeau | Dutch Emerald Parure | Aquamarine Tiara | Antique Pearl Tiara | The Dutch Royal Tiaras | Queen Máxima’s Top Jewels | Dutch Royal Jewels]
The Birth of Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife in 1891
[Fife Tiara | Fife Fringe Tiara | Connaught Fringe Tiara | Diamond Earrings | Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Chain]
The Wedding of Peter Phillips in 2008
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Canada in 2022
The Qatar State Visit to Spain in 2022
The Finnish State Visit to Sweden in 2022
Queen Máxima’s 50th Birthday Interview in 2021
Norwegian Constitution Day 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
Infanta Sofia’s First Communion in 2017
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid in London in 1939
King Christian X’s Silver Jubilee in 1937
It’s that time of year again! The major European Auction Houses are having their annual spring Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, and we are featuring splendid Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Sotheby’s Important Jewels Sale in Geneva!
