Happy Birthday to Empress Emerita Michiko of Japan, who turns 85 today! The first commoner to marry into the Japanese Imperial Family, the elegant Empress has worn a variety of jewels over the past 60 years, including today’s piece, her Diamond Scroll Necklace- Continue reading
Prince Jean-Christophe Napoléon, the head of the former Imperial House of France, will marry Countess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg, daughter of Archduchess Maria Beatrice of Austria and Count Riprand von und zu Arco-Zinneberg, later today. Ahead of the wedding, we are taking a look at some of the family heirlooms, including the Savoy-Aosta Tiara (not to be confused with the Savoy Aosta Knot and Star Tiara or the Tiaras of the House of Savoy), and the Austria-Este Tiara which may be worn by Countess Olympia- Continue reading
On Saturday, Prince Jean-Christophe Napoléon, the head of the former Imperial House of France, will marry Countess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg, daughter of Archduchess Maria Beatrice of Austria and Count Riprand von und zu Arco-Zinneberg. Ahead of the wedding, we are taking a look at some of the family heirlooms, including the Savoy-Aosta Tiara (not to be confused with the Savoy Aosta Knot and Star Tiara or the Tiaras of the House of Savoy), which may be worn by Countess Olympia- Continue reading
Today marls the 1st Anniversary of the start of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s visit to Australia, and a jewellery discovery of mine that went around the world. To mark the day, we’re featuring Princess Diana’s Butterfly Suite. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Sarah, Duchess of York, who turns 60 today! A former daughter-in-law of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, who has continued to be a prominent society figure, she still retains much of the jewellery from her days as a member of the Royal Family. To mark her birthday, we are taking a look at her Saudi Ruby Demi-Parure. Continue reading
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are embarking on their visit to Pakistan today, and thus, we are taking a look at a gift to the Queen during the last Pakistani Official Visit to Britain, which is now worn by the Princess Royal! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, who turns 47 today! As the only daughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, and the only Princess of the Blood of her generation, Princess Märtha Louise has developed quite a nice jewellery collection, including King Olav’s Gift Tiara and her Moonstone and Diamond Demi-Parure, along with these Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Continue reading
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Archie are about to start their 9-Day Tour of Southern Africa, starting in South Africa on the 23rd. To mark the start of the Tour, we are taking a look at the Queen’s ‘best diamonds’, her South African Diamonds- Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Queen Paola of Belgium, who turns 82 today! The stunning Italian Aristocrat who married a younger brother of the Belgian King, she eventually became the Queen Consort and is the mother of the current King of the Belgians. Having one of the smaller jewellery collections among her contemporaries, today we are taking a look at one of the most worn pieces in Queen Paola’s collection, her Ruby Flower Brooch. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Queen Anne Marie of Greece, who turns 72 today! The youngest daughter of King Frederik IX of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden, she married King Constantine II of Greece in 1964. Despite being exiled for more than five decades, as the sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, sister-in-law of Queen Sofia of Spain, cousin of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald V of Norway, and the Duke of Edinburgh, King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie attend a plethora of glittering events, where she wears pieces from her substantial jewel collection, including this Sapphire Necklace-
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Happy Birthday to Princess Tatiana Radziwiłł, who turns 80 today! The daughter of a Polish Prince and a Greek Princess, Princess Tatiana has attended a plethora of royal events, often wearing this diamond tiara. Continue reading
The late Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, the Queen’s vivacious younger sister, was born on this day in 1930. To mark the day, we are taking a look at her antique Diamond Earrings which were sold at auction. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who turns 46 today! To mark the day, we are taking a look at her versatile Diamond Flowers, which are a staple in her jewellery box- Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Princess Royal, who turns 69 today! As the only daughter of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, and one of the most hardworking members of the family, the Princess Royal has amassed quite a large jewellery collection. In honour of her birthday, we are featuring her modern Diamond Necklace.
Today marks the Anniversary of the birth of Queen Geraldine of Albania, the Hungarian Countess who was the one and only Queen Consort of Albania. To mark the anniversary, we are taking a look at Queen Geraldine’s Ruby Earrings- Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Irene of The Netherlands, who turns 80 today! The second daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, she caused much scandal when she converted to Catholicism and gave up her place in the line of succession to marry the Duke of Parma, whom she later divorced. To mark her birthday, we are taking a look at her Ruby Earrings- Continue reading
Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who was born on this day in 1900. While we have featured many of her jewels over the years, including her Tiaras, Coronation Rivière, Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace, Irish Guards Brooch, and Maple Leaf Brooch, today, we are featuring the Queen Mother’s Sapphire Fringe Earrings- Continue reading
Today marks the Anniversary of the birth of Princess Ingeborg of Sweden and Denmark, who was the mother of Queen Astrid of Belgium, Crown Princess Martha of Norway, and Princess Margaretha of Denmark and is the grandmother and great-grandmother of King Harald V of Norway, King Philippe of Belgium, and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. To mark her birthday, we are featuring her Princess Ingeborg’s Boucheron Circle Tiara-
Today, Malaysia is installing a new Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen), after the unprecedented Abdication of Sultan Muhammad V earlier this year, the first since Malaysia’s Independence in 1957, and the acession of Sultan Abdullah Ria’yatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang and Tunku Azizah Aminah. As the world’s only rotational monarchy, where the Hereditary Rulers of Nine of the Malay States are elected as the King for a 5-year term, they also pass along some Crown Jewels, including this grand Tiara, the Gandik Diraja, which has been worn by all sixteen Queens since 1957, including the new Queen Azizah Aminah at the ceremony today! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Cornwall, who turns 72 today! While the Duchess can beautifully carry off some large Tiaras and huge gemstone necklaces, her signature jewels for decades have been Pearl Chokers! To mark her birthday we are taking a look at all of her Chokers, from the family and Royal heirlooms to the more recent gifts from the Prince of Wales- Continue reading
