Infanta Eulalia’s Emerald Necklace

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha and Edinburgh, Infanta of Spain and Duchess of Galliera who who passed away on this day in 1966! 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 Infanta Eulalia’s Emerald Necklace!

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Wedding Gifts of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain 

Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and British-born Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, who were married in Madrid on this day in 1906! For the occasion, the young bride received an extraordinary collection of jewels from the Spanish Royal Family, her relatives across Europe, and several institutions and associations, many of which would become some of the most important jewels in the Spanish Crown collection!

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Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet

Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, who passed away on this day in 1969! Queen Ena had a splendid jewellery collection, full of family heirlooms and contemporary acquisitions and commissions. Many of her jewels remain with the Spanish Royal Family, and are now worn by Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia, but others appeared on the market over the years, where they have fletched impressive sums at auction, which includes this Cartier Conch Pearl Bracelet!

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Duchess of Alba’s Russian Diamond Tiara 

Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the legendary XVIII Duchess of Alba de Tormes, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart de Silva Falcó y Gurtubay, who was born on this day in 1926! The vibrant billionaire Head of the illustrious House of Alba, who was the world’s most titled aristocrat, the Duchess inherited several magnificent heirlooms, including this Russian Diamond Tiara!

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Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Clip Brooches 

Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Sandra Torlonia, Countess Lequio di Assaba, who was born on this day in 1936! The eldest granddaughter of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie, Princess Sandra frequently wore treasured heirloom jewels, most notably the elegant floral Diamond Clip Brooches inherited from her grandmother, which we are delighted to feature today!

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