Spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels from around the world have been on display at the magnificent ‘Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ Exhibit at the Louvre Abu Dhabi since last November, and ahead of its completion next week, we decided to feature the spectacular jewels on display!
Royal Jewel
Marchioness of Cholmondeley’s Diamond Floral Tiara
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!
Habsburg Crown Pearls
Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Zita of Austria, who passed away on this day in 1989! The Bourbon-Parma Princess who became the last Empress of Austria and then a tragic widow for over seven decades in exile, Empress Zita once possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which included the historic Habsburg Crown Pearls!
Duchess of Connaught’s Diamond Shamrock Tiara
Royal Guests and Relatives gave several spectacular Wedding Gifts to Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia when she married Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on this day in 1879, 145 years ago, which included a Fringe Tiara and this Diamond Shamrock Tiara!
Bernadotte Swag Tiara
Happy Birthday to Countess Bettina Bernadotte, who turns 50 today! The illustrious Director of the Mainau Estate on Lake Constance and President of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Countess Bettina has close ties to the Swedish Royal Family, and has often been seen wearing the Bernadotte Swag Tiara!
Duchess of Edinburgh’s Black and White Pearl Suite
Happy 60th Birthday to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh! The late Queen’s hardworking youngest son, who had a production company but is now a working Royal and heavily involved in the legacy of his late father’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Prince Edward has designed a couple of jewels for his Duchess, including this spectacular Black and White Pearl Suite!
Princess Lilian’s Amethyst and Pearl Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Lilian of Sweden, who died on this day in 2013! The Welsh Actress who waited 30 years to marry her Swedish Prince and became a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family, Princess Lilian possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, which included this Amethyst and Pearl Necklace!
Crown of Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga
Happy Birthday to Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga, who turns 70 today! The aristocrat bride who married a third son and became the Queen Consort of the last surviving indigenous Pacific Kingdom, Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho does not have many heirloom jewels, so today, we are featuring her striking Crown!
Karl Johan Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Louise of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1965! The Battenberg Princess who became a Lady and then married the widower future King of Sweden, despite frequently declaring that she would ‘never marry a king or a widower’, Queen Louise possessed the magnificent Swedish Royal Jewels, which included the spectacular two-centuries old Karl Johan Earrings!
Harewood Floral Tiara
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!