There are many striking antique Jewels coming up for Auction this month, with a Diamond Meander Kokoshnik Tiara from the Counts of Faber-Castell going on Auction at Dorotheum in Vienna next week!
Faber-Castell Diamond Tiara on Auction
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Royal and Noble Jewels at the State Opening of Parliament
There were several spectacular Heirloom Tiaras and a Crown as King Charles and Queen Camilla presided over yesterday’s splendid State Opening of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster!
Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma, who passed away on this day in 1986! The French Aristocrat married into the illustrious Bourbon-Parma Family, Princess Hedwige attended a plethora of glittering royal events, wearing what has become one of the most iconic Bourbon-Parma Jewels: The Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara.
Heering Diamond Wreath Tiara
We were sad to hear of the passing of Susanne Heering last month at the age of 87! The Ballet Dancer married to the head of one of the most notable Danish Families, who was one of the oldest friends of Queen Margrethe II, the late Susanne Heering often wore this striking Diamond Wreath Tiara!
Duchess of Wellington’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Lilian, the 5th Duchess of Wellington, who passed away on this day in 1946! The Duchess may have received this magnificent Diamond Tiara as a wedding gift from her father, a wealthy Scottish Industrialist!
Romanian Greek Key Tiara
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Helen of Romania, who was born on this day in 1896! The Greek Princess who became the mother of the last King of Romania and was exiled many times from multiple countries, Queen Helen had some spectacular jewels, highlighted by the magnificent Romanian Greek Key Tiara!
Wedding of Count Mauritz Douglas and Countess Emma of Solms-Laubach
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Count Mauritz Douglas and Countess Emma of Solms-Laubach at the Evangelische Stadtkirche Laubach on April 25th.
Royal Tiaras at King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th Birthday Banquet
Yesterday, Royal Guests and Heads of State joined the Swedish Royal Family to celebrate the 80th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, which ended with a magnificent Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, at which the Royal Ladies wore some of the most spectacular heirloom Tiaras!
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th Birthday Banquet
Royal Guests and Relatives joined the Swedish Royal Family for a magnificent Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to celebrate the 80th Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on April 30th, which follows a Dinner at the Royal Palace of Stockholm and a series of celebrations earlier in the day.
Princess Muna’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Muna of Jordan, who turns 85 today! The British commoner who was the second wife of King Hussein, and remains a valued member of the Jordanian Royal Family as the mother current King Abdullah II of Jordan, today we are featuring Princess Muna’s spectacular Diamond Tiara!
Diplomatic Gala at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands held the annual Gala Dinner for the Diplomatic Corps at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Dam Square on the evening of April 23rd.
Spanish Mellerio Shell Tiara
Today marks the 95th anniversary of the death of Infanta Isabel ‘La Chata’, who passed away on this day in 1931! The eldest daughter of Queen Isabel II, sister of King Alfonso XII and aunt of King Alfonso XIII, the Infanta was popular member of the Spanish Royal Family and today we are revisiting her iconic Spanish Mellerio Shell Tiara!
The Tiaras of Queen Elizabeth II
Today marks the 100th 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, we are featuring all the Tiaras of Queen Elizabeth II!
Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara
Tomorrow marks the 15th Anniversary of the Death of Jane, the 9th Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, who passed away in 2011! The glamorous Norman Hartnell Model who married the Duke of Buccleuch and wore much of the family’s spectacular jewellery collection, which included the Buccleuch Diamond Mayflower Tiara!
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Poppies Tiara
Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 86th Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Sovereign for 52 years until her Abdication in 2024, Queen Margrethe has worn many splendid Heirlooms from the Swedish, British and German Royal Families, but one of her own commissions has been the striking Golden Poppies Tiara!
Wedding Gifts of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria
Tomorrow marks the 90th Anniversary of the Wedding of Infante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alice of Bourbon-Parma, who got married in Vienna in 1936! Several Family Heirlooms were reset by Chaumet into a spectacular Sapphire Parure, a Ruby Parure and a Pearl and Diamond Parure for Princess Alice upon her marriage to Infante Alfonso!
Empress Auguste Viktoria’s Aquamarine Tiara
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Auguste Viktoria of Germany, who died on this day in 1921! The last Kaiserin of Germany, the Empress possessed a plethora of important jewels, which included this magnificent Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara!
Lady Montagu of Beaulieu’s Pearl Tiara
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Death of the late Lady Montagu of Beaulieu, who passed away at the age of 101 on this day in 1996! Lady Montagu often wore this delicate Pearl and Diamond Tiara, which was recently displayed at Beaulieu Palace House!
Princess Aminah’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah of Johor, who celebrates her 40th Birthday today! The only daughter of the incumbent Malaysian King and Queen, Princess Aminah received this striking Diamond Tiara set with a large Yellow Diamond upon her wedding nearly a decade ago!
Lady Hesketh’s Cartier Aquamarine Tiara
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Christian, the 2nd Baroness Hesketh, who passed away on this day in 2006! The politician and educationist who was the chatelaine of the spectacular Easton Neston House, Lady Hesketh had several magnificent jewels including this iconic Cartier Aquamarine Tiara!