Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Zein al-Sharaf of Jordan, who passed away on this day in 1994! The trailblazing Queen Regent and mother of the beloved King Hussein, Queen Zein, owned this spectacular Diamond Tiara which is now worn by her accomplished daughter, Princess Basma.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, who was born on this day in 1897! The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary who married into the prominent Aristocratic Family, Princess Mary had an enormous jewellery collection, most of which has been sold in the years since her passing, which including this striking Diamond Chain!
Today mark the Anniversary of the Death of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, who died on this day in 1986! The twice-divorced American for whom a King gave up his Throne, the Duchess possessed a massive jewellery collection of sumptuous modern pieces, which included this Cartier Ruby Bangle!
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!
Today marks the anniversary of the Birth of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on this in 1926! The oldest and longest reigning British Monarch had one of, if not the, largest jewellery collections, and today’s piece is one that had been in her jewellery box for over five decades, the Queen’s Godman Emerald Necklace!
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Engagement of Tsar Nicholas II and Princess Alix of Hesse, who got engaged on this day in 1894, during the Wedding of her brother, Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse, and his cousin, Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Among the spectacular Engagement Gifts received by the Hessian princess from the future Tsar was this Boucheron Pearl Coronet!
Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh, Infanta of Spain and Duchess of Galliera who was born on this day in 1884! Baby Bee was the youngest daughter of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, and while not as famed as her elder sisters, Queen Marie of Romania and Grand Duchess Victoria Melita, this Infanta of Spain by marriage lived a turbulent yet very interesting life, dedicated to her family and to social causes, and to mark the day, were are featuring her Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Brooch!
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!
Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 84th Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Sovereign for 52 years until her Abdication earlier this year, Queen Margrethe has worn many splendid Heirlooms from the Swedish, British and German Royal Families, but one of her favourite jewels has been the Floral Aigrette Tiara!
