Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Birth of the late 10th Duchess of Buccleuch, who was born on this day in 1954! The daughter of the 12th Marquess of Lothian who married into one of Britain’s most illustrious and wealthiest noble families, the Duchess possessed a magnificent Jewellery Collection, but most notably wore this heirloom Diamond Necklace!
The Prince of Wales is leading the Royal and Noble Guests at the Wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 7th, followed by a Reception at the Family Seat of Eaton Hall. Continue reading
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of the Hon. Frances Shand Kydd, who passed away on this day in 2004! To mark the Anniversary, we are featuring her striking Diamond Earrings, which were famously loaned to her youngest daughter, Princess Diana, on her Wedding Day!
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Lady May Abel Smith, who passed away on this day in 1994! Queen Mary’s niece, who was born a Princess of Teck, and married an Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland, Lady May possessed this spectacular Diamond Spike Tiara!
The Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara is the versatile historic Heirloom of the illustrious Spencer Family, which has been worn by generations of Countess Spencer and now belongs to the 9th Earl Spencer, who celebrates his 60th Birthday!
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!
Happy Birthday to the Dowager Duchess of Westminster, who turns 65 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 is highlighted by the Bagration Spinel Tiara and Parure!
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Nancy, Viscountess Astor, who passed away on this day in 1964! 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 Turquoise Tiara!
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of the Death of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, who passed away on this day in 1959! The influential aristocratic Society Hostess who was the first woman to be appointed to be a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Military Division, the Marchioness of Londonderry was often seen in the spectacular Londonderry Jewels, the highlight of which is the Londonderry Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Lady Pamela Hicks, who turns 95 today! The younger daughter of Earl Mountbatten, first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh and the late 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 lovely jewel: the Mountbatten Aquamarine Suite!
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Devonshire, who turns 80 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, the most prominent of which is the Devonshire Diamond Rivière!
A Gold Tiara, Royal Gifts, Egyptian Antiques and Edwardian Heirlooms are among the Property of the Marquess of Anglesey from the Private Apartment at Plas Newydd on Auction at the Sotheby’s Classic Design Sale in London today!
For her Wedding to Luis Martínez-Almeida, the Mayor of Madrid, last week, Teresa Urquijo y Moreno modified the Wedding Dress of her grandmother, Princess Teresa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, and wore a pair of Diamond Earrings originating from her great-grandmother, Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria!
The Spanish, Bourbon-Two Sicilies and Bulgarian Royal Families led the Spanish Aristocracy at the Wedding of Teresa Urquijo y Moreno, granddaughter of Princess Teresa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, and José Luis Martínez-Almeida, the Mayor of Madrid, in the Iglesia San Francisco de Borja in Madrid on April 6th.
Happy Birthday to the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who celebrates her 40th Birthday today! The former model married to the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley who is the chatelaine of the magnificent Houghton Hall and Cholmondeley Castle, Lady Cholmondeley has often worn this spectacular Diamond Floral Tiara!
Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Lord and Lady Dalmeny, and Lord Edward and Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill were among the Guests at a spectacular Ball at Blenheim Palace on the evening of March 8th, in aid of children’s charity Starlight.
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who passed away on this day in 2014! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was never seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, but primarily wore this heirloom Diamond Floral Tiaras!
Last month, the 4th Baron Rothschild passed away at the age of 87. The Head of the British branch of the prominent Rothschild Family, Lord Rothschild owned the spectacular Heirlooms of the Rothschild Family, which are on permanent display in the ‘A Rothschild Treasury’ Exhibition at Waddesdon Manor!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1877! Among the spectacular Wedding Gifts to the Vanderbilt Heiress when she married the Duke of Marlborough was this historic Pearl Necklace, which reportedly belonged to Catherine the Great or Empress Eugenie!
Sad news! Iona Campbell, the Dowager Duchess of Argyll has passed away at the age of 78. The aristocratic widow of the 12th Duke of Argyll was the chatelaine of Inveraray Castle for almost 30 years and a Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball.
