Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity

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Earlier this month, I had the pleasure to visit the ‘Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity’ Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art with my mother, sister and a friend. A version of the “Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity” Exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 21 October 2021 to 20 February 2022, this exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas is from 14 May 2022 to 18 September 2022, and features some of the most spectacular Cartier Jewels!

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Spencer Diamond Rivière

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Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Cynthia, Countess Spencer, who was born on this day in 1897! The daughter of the Duke of Abercorn who married the 7th Earl Spencer and was a Lady of the Bedchamber to the Queen Mother for 35 years, Lady Spencer is perhaps best known for being the grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales and also possessed the spectacular Jewellery Collection of the Spencer Family, the highlight of which are the Honeysuckle Tiara and Spencer Tiara but today we are featuring an even more important family heirloom; the Spencer Diamond Rivière!

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The Jewels of Queen Sirikit of Thailand 

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Happy Birthday to Queen Sirikit of Thailand, who is celebrating her 90th Birthday today! The glamorous Princess who became the popular Thai Queen Consort for almost 70 years and is now the much respected Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit possesses an incredible jewellery collection, and so for the past few days leading up to her Birthday, we have been featuring some of the most prominent pieces from Queen Sirikit’s Collection, rounding them all up today! Continue reading →

Princess Helena Victoria’s Cartier Stomacher 

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Today marks the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Marie Louise, who was born on this day in 1872! The fascinating granddaughter of Queen Victoria who married and divorced a German Prince, and later became a Princess ‘of nowhere’’, the Princess possessed some splendid jewels and to mark the Anniversary, we are featuring her spectacular Cartier Stomacher!

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Thai Diamond Fringe Tiara

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Tomorrow, Queen Sirikit of Thailand will celebrate her 90th Birthday! The glamorous Princess who became the popular Thai Queen Consort for almost 70 years and is now the much respected Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit possesses an incredible jewellery collection, and so for the past few days leading up to her Birthday, we have been featuring some of the most prominent pieces from Queen Sirikit’s Collection, ending with the spectacular Thai Diamond Fringe Tiara! Continue reading →

Queen Sirikit’s Diamond Tiara

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This week, Queen Sirikit of Thailand will celebrate her 90th Birthday! The glamorous Princess who became the popular Thai Queen Consort for almost 70 years and is now the much respected Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit possesses an incredible jewellery collection, and so for the next few days leading up to her Birthday, we are featuring some of the most prominent pieces from Queen Sirikit’s Collection, continuing with Queen Sirikit’s Diamond Tiara! Continue reading →

Queen Sirikit’s Sapphire Suite

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Next week, Queen Sirikit of Thailand will celebrate her 90th Birthday! The glamorous Princess who became the popular Thai Queen Consort for almost 70 years and is now the much respected Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit possesses an incredible jewellery collection, and so for the next few days leading up to her Birthday, we are featuring some of the most prominent pieces from Queen Sirikit’s Collection, continuing with her Sapphire Suite! Continue reading →