Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Carmen Franco, Duchess of Franco and Marchioness of Villaverde, who was born on this day in 1926! The only daughter of Spanish Dictator General Franco often wore this versatile Pearl and Diamond Tiara from her mother, ‘Doña Pearls’!
Happy Birthday to the Countess of Lindsay, who turns 65 today! The Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball and Master of the Fife Foxhounds who is the mother of the Duchess of Noto among others, we are featuring the Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara that is an heirloom of the Lindesay-Bethune Family!
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives celebrated the Wedding of Count Max von Hoyos and Countess Franziska von Kuenburg at the Pfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt in Kaltern an der Weinstraße in Italy on August 22nd.
Lady Diana Spencer wore the iconic Spencer Diamond Tiara to marry the Prince of Wales at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on this day in 1981, 45 years ago! Created by her grandmother from older family heirlooms when she became a Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen Mother in 1937, the Tiara was worn by the Princess of Wales on countless occasions through the 1980s and 90s and remains an heirloom of the Spencer Family.
Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Gladys Vanderbilt, Countess Széchenyi, who was born on this day in 1886, 140 years ago! The Vanderbilt Heiress who married a Hungarian Count and later inherited The Breakers in Newport, Countess Széchényi possesed this magnificent Cartier Diamond Tiara!
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of the Hon. Fenella Bowes-Lyon, who passed away on this day in 1966! The daughter of Lord Clinton who married the son of the Earl of Strathmore and became the mother of a Danish Princess as well as the sister-in-law of a Queen, today we are featuring the Clinton Tiara!
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Death of Baroness Curzon of Kedleston, who passed away on this day in 1906! The American Heiress from Chicago who married a noted British Statesman and became the Viceregal Consort of India, Lady Curzon had several spectacular jewels, which were highlighted by her Boucheron Diamond Tiara!
The British Aristocracy gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Lady Henrietta Stanley and Alexander Reviakin at Liverpool Cathedral on July 4th, followed by a Reception at the Family Seat of Knowsley Hall.
We were sad to hear of the passing of the fascinating Lady Pamela Hicks yesterday at the age of 97! The younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten was the first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and served as the late Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting before marrying an influential interior designer. Among several spectacular heirlooms, Lady Pamela inherited the iconic Chaumet Mountbatten Tiara!
Sad news today; The fascinating Lady Pamela Hicks has passed away at the age of 97! The younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten was the first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and served as the late Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting before marrying an influential interior designer!
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the birth of Doreen Knatchbull, Baroness Braboune, who was born OnThisDay in 1896! The daughter of the Marquess of Sligo who married the Governor of Bombay and the Governor of Bengal, and became the mother-in-law of Countess Mountbatten before passing away following the IRA attack which killed Earl Mountbatten, today we are featuring Lady Brabourne’s Art Deco Diamond Chain Tiara!
Today marks the 220th Anniversary of the Birth of Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, the 2nd Duchess of Sutherland, who was born on this day in 1806! An aristocratic Courtier and Abolitionist, the Duchess was a great friend and Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria over several decades, also commissioning this spectacular Pearl and Ruby Necklace!
There were several spectacular Heirloom Tiaras and a Crown as King Charles and Queen Camilla presided over yesterday’s splendid State Opening of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster!
We were sad to hear of the passing of Susanne Heering last month at the age of 87! The Ballet Dancer married to the head of one of the most notable Danish Families, who was one of the oldest friends of Queen Margrethe II, the late Susanne Heering often wore this striking Diamond Wreath Tiara!
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Lilian, the 5th Duchess of Wellington, who passed away on this day in 1946! The Duchess may have received this magnificent Diamond Tiara as a wedding gift from her father, a wealthy Scottish Industrialist!
Tomorrow marks the 15th Anniversary of the Death of Jane, the 9th Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, who passed away in 2011! The glamorous Norman Hartnell Model who married the Duke of Buccleuch and wore much of the family’s spectacular jewellery collection, which included the Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara!
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of the late Lady Montagu of Beaulieu, who passed away at the age of 101 on this day in 1996! Lady Montagu often wore this delicate Pearl and Diamond Tiara, which was recently displayed at Beaulieu Palace House!
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Christian, the 2nd Baroness Hesketh, who passed away on this day in 2006! The politician and educationist who was the chatelaine of the spectacular Easton Neston House, Lady Hesketh had several magnificent jewels including this iconic Cartier Aquamarine Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro, who turns 55 today! An Italian Heiress married to a Head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and a leading Socialite, today, we are featuring the Duchess’ Chaumet Ruby Necklace!
Yesterday marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of the Nadejda Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven, who was born in 1896! The morganatic member of the Russian Imperial Family who married a Battenberg Prince and became a Marchioness, becoming closely related to the British Royal Family as the aunt of the Duke of Edinburgh, so today we are revisiting the magnificent Milford Haven Ruby Kokoshnik!
