Wedding of Princess Anne-Hélène d’Arenberg
Aristocracy
Plunket Tiara
The late Queen had one of the world’s largest jewellery collections, and wore her heirloom and newly acquired Tiaras for hundreds of occasion during her long life and reign, but exactly 50 years ago today, the Queen had to borrow this Tiara after her own broke en-route to attend the Fanfare for Europe Gala to celebrate Britain’s entry into the European Union.
Sutherland Diamond Rivière
It has been recently announced that the spectacular Diamond Rivière of the Duchesses of Sutherland, which may have originated from Queen Marie Antoinette, has been given to UK Government in lieu of death duties from the estate of the late Countess of Sutherland and will be on display at the V&A Museum from next year.
Countess of Romanones’ Emerald Necklace Tiara
Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the Death of Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones, who passed away on this day in 2017! The American Spy who became a Spanish Countess and glamorous socialite, the Countess wore some spectacular jewels, the highlight of which was her Emerald Necklace Tiara!
Manchester Tiara
Happy Birthday to the 13th Duke of Manchester, who turns 60 today! The controversial holder of the illustrious peerage, the Duke’s grandfather sold the Family Seat of Kimbolton Castle and the Tandragee Castle in Ireland in the 1950s, but the family jewels remained in their possession until quite recently, the most prominent being the Cartier Manchester Tiara!
Bath Tiara
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Death of Daphne Fielding, Marchioness of Bath, who passed away on this day in 1997! The aristocratic ‘Bright Young Thing’ who was married to the 6th Marquess of Bath for 26 years and later became a noted author of books on High Society, we are using the opportunity to feature the spectacular Bath Tiara!
Countess Spencer’s Tourmaline Brooch
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the death of Cynthia, Countess Spencer, who passed away on this day in 1972! The daughter of the Duke of Abercorn who married the 7th Earl Spencer and was a Lady of the Bedchamber to the Queen Mother for 35 years, Lady Spencer is perhaps best known for being the grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales and also possessed the spectacular Jewellery Collection of the Spencer Family, the highlight of which are the Honeysuckle Tiara and Spencer Tiara but today we are featuring another important family heirloom; the Spencer Tourmaline Brooch/Pendant!
Duchess of Argyll’s Diamond Shamrock Tiara
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of the infamous Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, who was born on this day in 1912! The glamorous Heiress who married & divorced an American Golfer before becoming a Duchess and being the victim of a notorious divorce case, the Duchess had an amazing jewellery collection, so we are featuring her Cartier Diamond Shamrock Tiara! Continue reading
Spencer Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Karen Spencer, Countess Spencer, who turns 50 today! The Canadian-born founder and CEO of Whole Child International who is the third wife of the 9th Earl Spencer, Lady Spencer is the current custodian of the splendid Jewellery Collection of the Spencer Family, which include these spectacular Diamond Earrings!
Duchess of Norfolk’s Sapphire Necklace
Earlier this month, the 18th Duke of Norfolk, the Earl Marshal and Premier Duke in the Peerage of England, married the Hon. Francesca Vaughan Herbert, and at the South African State Banquet earlier this week, the newlywed Duchess of Norfolk was pictured wearing a family heirloom; the spectacular Sapphire and Diamond Necklace!
