Diplomatic Gala at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam 2023
Wedding of the Duke of Beaufort and Lady Mary Cambridge, 1923
Lady Brabourne’s Diamond Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who passed away on this day in 2017! The first cousin of the late Duke of Edinburgh, who lost her father, mother-in-law, and son in the tragic IRA assassination that made her a Countess in her own right, Lady Mountbatten had a spectacular jewellery collection, which included Lady Brabourne’s Diamond Earrings!
Jewels of the Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting on Auction
A striking convertible Diamond Tiara/Necklace/Brooch and an antique Diamond Brooch “worn at royal functions by a Lady in Waiting to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II” are going on Auction at Phillips in New York City today!
La Motilla Sapphire Tiara
Happy Birthday to Doña Matilde Solis-Beaumont, who turns 60 today! The Spanish aristocrat who was once married to the current Duke of Alba, and is the mother of the Duke of Huéscar and the Count of Osorno. To mark the Anniversary, we are taking a look at an heirloom from her own family, the La Motilla Sapphire Tiara!
Princess Sibilla’s Ruby Necklace
Happy Birthday to Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, who turns 55 today! The illustrious daughter of an Italian Princess and a French Businessman, who is related to all the Royal Houses of Europe and is the sister-in-law of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Princess Sibilla has some spectacular Jewels, including her Ruby Necklace!
The Jewels of Princess Olga of Yugoslavia
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Olga of Yugoslavia, who was born on this day in 1903! The illustrious Greek Princess, a cousin of the reigning & former Crowned Heads of Europe, who married the much maligned Second World War Regent of Yugoslavia and spent much of her life in exile, Princess Olga possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, which we are featuring today!
Queen Fabiola’s Diamond Daisy Brooches
Today marks the anniversary of the Birth of the late Queen Fabiola of the Belgians, who was born on this day in 1928! Despite the fact that the Belgian Royal Family is known for having the smallest jewellery collection among the European monarchies, Queen Fabiola was able to assemble a decent jewellery collection, which included these Diamond Daisy Brooches!
Wedding of Prince Johann-Wenzel of Liechtenstein and Countess Felicitas von Hartig
Prince of Wales at Colonel’s Review of Trooping the Colour
The Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, (wearing the Order of the Garter) carried out the Colonel’s Review of Trooping the Colour on June 10th at Horse Guards Parade. The Colonel’s Review is the final evaluation of the parade before it goes before the King during the Trooping of the Colour on the 17 June. The Prince, as the previous Colonel of the Irish Guards, also attended last year’s Colonel’s Review. Continue reading
Princess Isabelle d’Orleans’ Ball in Paris, 1953
Queen at the Royal Opera House, 1958
Princess Helena’s Diamond Corsage Brooch
Today marks the centenary of the death of Princess Helena, who was born on this day in 1923! Queen Victoria’s third daughter who married a Prince of Schleswig-Holstein, Princess Helena resided in the United Kingdom for her whole life, wearing several splendid jewels, including this Diamond Corsage Brooch!
Crown Princess Margareta’s Amethyst Brooch
Happy Birthday to Princess Theodora of Greece, who turns 40 today! The younger daughter of the late Greek King who is a successful Actress and the goddaughter of two Kings and three Queens, Princess Theodora has worn several heirloom jewels, including Crown Princess Margareta’s Amethyst Brooch!
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Windsor Castle
Coronation Gala at Covent Garden, 1953
Wedding of Viscount Weymouth, 2013
Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden
The Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels | 8 June 2023
There are many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction in this month, and we are continuing our feature with a look at the Spectacular Jewels from a Breton Noble Family that preserved Van Cleef & Arpels during the Second World War on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in New York City tomorrow!