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!
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Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi’s Emerald Tiara
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!
Princess Soraya’s Ruby Earrings
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!
Noor-ul-Ain Tiara
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!
Crown Princess Yasmine Pahlavi of Iran
Wedding Banquet of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
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
Begum Aga Khan’s Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace
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!
Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece
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
Queen Soraya’s Emerald Tiara
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Soraya of Iran, who was born on this day in 1932! 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, but also wore heirlooms from the Iranian Treasury, which included this Emerald Tiara! 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!