Queen Farida’s Diamond Earrings

Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Farida of Egypt, who was born on this day in 1921! The Aristocratic Schoolgirl who became the second last Egyptian Queen and then an artist after her divorce due to the lack of a male heir, throughout her ten-year tenure as the Egyptian Queen Consort, Queen Farida wore some splendid jewels, which included these Art Deco Diamond Chandelier Earrings!

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Princess Neslişah’s Ottoman Diamond Parure

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Neslişah Sultan, Princess Abdel Moneim of Egypt, who passed away in 2012. The stunning Ottoman Princess who married an Egyptian Prince, becoming an accomplished cultural icon as the First Lady of the Court during the short-lived Recency of King Fuad, Princess Neslişah was a noted Fashion icon, and her most illustrious jewels were this spectacular Ottoman Diamond Parure! Continue reading

Princess Fawzia’s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings

Today marks the Centenary of the Birth of Princess Fawzia of Egypt, who was born on this day 100 years ago! The stunning Egyptian Princess who became the first Queen of the last Shah of Iran, Princess Fawzia later returned to Egypt and becoming the oldest member of the deposed Muhammad Ali Dynasty residing in Egypt, and continued to possess her splendid jewellery collection. To mark the anniversary today, we are featuring Princess Fawzia’s glittering Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings!

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