Sotheby’s has been holding “Auction for action, bid for creation!”, to aid the Paris Opera House over the past week, the proceeds of which will support the Opera and the production of new shows. This exceptional event brings together works and collectibles from all eras and styles, all generously donated by artists, collectors and gallery owners, but our focus is on the jewel with royal connections and origins. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Royal Noble Consort Sineenat of Thailand, who turns 38 today! The former Nurse and Army Officer who is the first official Royal Noble Consort in over a century, she has gotten access to several spectacular royal jewels, including Queen Sirkit’s Ruby Chandelier Earrings!
Happy Birthday to Princess Charlene of Monaco, who turns 45 today! The South African Olympic Swimmer who became the Consort of the small Mediterranean Principality, the Princess is not known for wearing many jewels, but possesses some spectacular ocean-themed jewellery, which includes this Bäumer Diamond Foam Tiara!
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg hosted the traditional New Year’s Reception for members of the Government, Civil Service, Judiciary, and the Diplomatic Corps at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City on the evening of January 23rd. The Reception was instituted in 2020, to replace the annual National Day Gala in June.. Continue reading
Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah of Brunei, the eight child and fifth daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, with his second wife, Puan Mariam binti Abdul Aziz, married her first cousin, Prince Bahar ibni Jefri Bolkiah, the son of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei, in series of ceremonies at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan last week.
Happy Birthday to Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover, who turns 66 today! The elder sister of Prince Albert II and only beneficiary of her grandmother, Princess Charlotte, and mother, Princess Grace, who is also the estranged Consort of the Head of the illustrious House of Hanover, Princess Caroline has a magnificent jewellery collection, which includes this Sapphire Necklace Tiara!
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria, who died on this day in 1901! While we have already covered most of Jewels, but we have been saving this iconic piece for today, marking the anniversary by featuring one of Queen Victoria’s most prominent jewels: The Regal Circlet!
The Swedish Royal Family hosted the annual Sverigemiddag (Sweden Dinner) at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on the evening of January 20th. The dinner, first held in 2013, is for all Swedes who have made an important contribution to society.
Happy Birthday to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, who turns 19 today! The accomplished Princess set to be the first Queen Regnant of Norway in centuries, Princess Ingrid Alexandra will one day possess the entirety of the spectacular Norwegian Royal Jewellery Collection, and in the past year since gaining her majority, she has worn several spectacular heirloom jewels, including Crown Princess Märtha’s Art Deco Diamond Bracelet!
Today marks the 145th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Anastasia of Greece and Denmark, who was born on this day in 1878. The wealthy American widow who married the youngest son of the first Greek King, Princess Anastasia possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, from which we are featuring her spectacular Cartier Diamond Bandeau Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who is be celebrating her 50th Birthday today! With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her European counterparts, Queen Mathilde is frequently seen in just a few limited pieces, which we have been covering over the past few days!
Queen Mathilde of Belgium will be celebrating her 50th Birthday tomorrow! With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her European counterparts, Queen Mathilde is frequently seen in just a few limited pieces, so today, we are ending our series on her jewels by covering the spectacular Nine Provinces Tiara!
Happy Birthday to Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, who turns 80 today! King Willem-Alexander’s popular aunt, born in Canada during WWII, who is the last-in-line to the Dutch Throne, Princess Margriet has been a hard-working member of the Dutch Royal Family for over six decades, and has worn numerous spectacular jewels, though the highlight of her collection are these heirloom Sapphire and Diamond Earrings!
Queen Mathilde of Belgium will be celebrating her 50th Birthday this week! With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her European counterparts, Queen Mathilde is frequently seen in just a few limited pieces, so today, we are continuing our series on her jewels by covering Queen Mathilde’s Laurel Wreath Tiara!
Queen Mathilde of Belgium will be celebrating her 50th Birthday this week! With one of the smallest jewellery collections among her European counterparts, Queen Mathilde is frequently seen in just a few limited pieces, so today, we are continuing our series on her jewels by covering the Wolfers Necklace Tiara!
Royal Guests from around the world joined the Greek Royal Family for the the Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens at noon on January 16th, which will be followed by the Burial in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace. The former King Constantine II was an Olympic Gold Medalist before becoming the Sovereign for nine years and then being exiled for over 40 years, returning to Greece only a decade ago. Continue reading
