Wedding of the Countess of Ampurias
Aristocracy
Countess of Romanones’ Diamond Bracelet
Today marks the Centenary of the Birth of Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones, who was born on this day in 1923! The American Spy who became a Spanish Countess and glamorous socialite, the Countess wore some spectacular jewels, which included her versatile Diamond Bracelet!
Tiaras of the Princess of Ligne
Happy Birthday to Princess Eleonora of Orléans-Braganza, Princess of Ligne, who turns 70 today! The Brazilian Princess married to the Head of the illustrious Belgian Noble Family, the Princess of Ligne has access to some splendid heirlooms, but has not been pictured wearing any of them yet, though we are featuring the Tiaras of the Princess of Ligne!
Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier Devant-de-Corsage
Next week, Christie’s in Geneva is Auctioning some spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels in their annual Magnificent Jewels Sale, one of the highlights of which is Dame Nellie Melba’s Cartier Devant-de-Corsage, which we are featuring today!
Duchess of Westminster’s Diamond Necklace
Happy Birthday to the Dowager Duchess of Westminster, who turns 64 today! The illustrious aristocrat who grew up close to the Royal Family before marrying the wealthy Duke and becoming a godmother of the Prince of Wales, the Duchess possesses a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which includes this versatile Diamond Necklace!
Princess Katherine’s Emerald Earrings
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark, who was born on this day in 1913! The younger sister of three Kings and two Queens, who was the last surviving great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Katherine did not have the magnificent jewellery collection of her siblings, with her jewels included these Emerald and Diamond Earrings!
Countess of Rosse’s Emerald Earrings
A spectacular Aristocratic Heirloom, which was once worn by the mother-in-law of Princess Margaret, is on sale at Hancocks in London. The versatile Diamond and Emerald Dragonfly Brooch, which is being offered for sale, contains the splendid Earrings of the spectacular Rosse Emerald Parure.
Duchess of Wellington’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, who turns 68 today! The Prussian Princess married into one of the most illustrious British Aristocratic Families, the Duchess has a magnificent jewellery collection in her possession, which include these spectacular Diamond Earrings!
Lady Pamela’s Diamond Necklace
Happy Birthday to Lady Pamela Hicks, who turns 94 today! The younger daughter of Earl Mountbatten, first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen’s bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting, who married a influential interior designer, Lady Pamela has had a fascinating life, and after featuring the Pearl and Diamond Tiara she reportedly still owns as well as the Mountbatten Tiara and the Mountbatten Art Deco Diamond Necklace, which she doesn’t, today we are taking a look at another illustrious jewel: her Diamond Necklace!
Duchess of Devonshire’s Ruby Brooch
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Devonshire, who turns 79 today! The aristocrat married into the illustrious Cavendish family, who is the chatelaine of Chatsworth and a patron of contemporary art and sculpture, the Duchess has worn several of the family heirlooms, one of the more iconic pieces being the Ruby Brooch/Clasp!
