Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who was born on this day in 1906! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this spectacular Diamond Necklace!
Yesterday we marked the 85th Birthday of Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi, and today we are featuring the striking Boucheron Diamond Tiara of her aunt, Princess Shams Pahlavi, who was born on this day in 1917, which was also worn by Princess Shahnaz!
Happy Birthday to Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi of Iran, who turns 85 today! The only daughter of the last Shah of Iran and the stunning Egyptian Princess, who now resides in exile in Switzerland, Princess Shahnaz had some spectacular jewels, which included this Diamond Tiara she received on her first Wedding!
Happy Birthday to Empress Farah of Iran, who turns 87 today! The Shah’s third wife who became an influential global fashion Icon and the last Empress of a 2,500 year-old Empire, Empress Farah once possessed a spectacular historic jewellery collection, but her rare personal possessions included this Persian Turquoise Tiara!
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Eugénie of France, who passed away on this day in 1920! The illustrious Spanish Aristocrat who married Emperor Napoleon III and became the ill-fated last Empress of the French, today we are again featuring Empress Eugénie’s Emeralds!
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of theDeath of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who passed away on this day in 2000! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this Diamond Bracelet Tiara!
Empress Farah of Iran led the Guests and High Society at the Wedding of Princess Iman Pahlavi and Bradley Sherman in a traditional Iranian Ceremony in Paris last weekend, a month after a Civil Wedding Ceremony in New York.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, who was born on this day in 1906! The former Miss France who became the fourth wife of the Aga Khan and a beloved philanthropist in her decades-long widowhood, the Begum possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection, which included this Bulgari Turquoise Necklace!
His Highness Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan formally assumed his position as the Aga Khan V and the 50th Hereditary Imam of Nizari Ismailism in a Takht-nishini Ceremony at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon on February 11th, following the Death and the Funeral of Prince Karim al-Husayni, the Aga Khan IV.
It has been announced today that Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan, the Aga Khan V has been granted the style of ‘His Highness’ by King Charles III upon his accession as the 50th Hereditary Imam of Nizari Ismailism. The new Aga Khan V will be formally inaugurated on February 11th.
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, who was born on this day in 1919! The twin sister of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran who was one of his top advisors and a strong women’s rights advocate, Princess Ashraf possessed some spectacular jewels, including her Ruby and Diamond Necklace!
Happy Birthday to Empress Farah of Iran, who turns 86 today! The Shah’s third wife who became an influential global fashion Icon and the last Empress of a 2,500 year-old Empire, Empress Farah once possessed a spectacular historic jewellery collection, the highlight of which was the Noor-ul-Ain Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Princess Gabriele zu Leiningen, the former Begum Inaara Aga Khan, who turns 61 today! The influential German Socialite who was married to a Prince of Leiningen before becoming the second wife of the Aga Khan, Princess Inaara auctioned many jewels from her spectacular at Christie’s in 2016, which included this striking Cartier Emerald Suite!
Happy Birthday to Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi of Iran, who turns 83 today! The only daughter of the last Shah of Iran and the stunning Egyptian Princess, who now resides in exile in Switzerland, Princess Shahnaz wore some spectacular jewels, the highlight of which was her Emerald Tiara!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Soraya of Iran, who died on this day in 2001! The Shah’s second wife who became an Actress after their forced divorce and was known as the ‘Princess with the sad eyes’, Princess Soraya possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, much of which she retained after her divorce, that included these spectacular Bulgari Ruby Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Empress Farah of Iran, who turns 85 today! The Shah’s third wife who became an influential global fashion Icon and the last Empress of a 2,500 year-old Empire, Empress Farah once possessed a spectacular historic jewellery collection, the highlight of which was the Noor-ul-Ain Tiara!
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan (wearing her Arabic Script Tiara) hosted a spectacular Banquet to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on the evening of June 1st, marking the end of a day of lavish celebrations. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Gabriele zu Leiningen, the former Begum Inaara Aga Khan, who turns 60 today! The influential German Socialite who was married to a Prince of Leiningen before becoming the second wife of the Aga Khan, Princess Inaara auctioned many jewels from her spectacular at Christie’s in 2016, which included this striking heirloom Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace!
Royal Guests from around the world joined the Greek Royal Family for the the Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens at noon on January 16th, which will be followed by the Burial in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace. The former King Constantine II was an Olympic Gold Medalist before becoming the Sovereign for nine years and then being exiled for over 40 years, returning to Greece only a decade ago. Continue reading
