It’s that time of year again! The major European Auction Houses are having their annual spring Royal and Noble Jewellery Sales, and we are featuring splendid Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale in Geneva tomorrow!
Today marks the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Empress Zita of Austria, who was born on this day in 1892! The Bourbon-Parma Princess who became the last Empress of Austria and then a tragic widow for over seven decades in exile, Empress Zita once possessed a spectacular jewellery collection, but her most worn piece was this striking Jet Tiara!
The spectacular Pearl and Diamond Tiara from the Fürstenberg Princely Family is going on Auction at the Christies Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva next week, which makes it the perfect opportunity to feature the Fürstenberg Tiara, which we briefly covered last year! Continue reading
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia, who was passed away on this day in 1954! Daughter of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, she married the German Crown Prince Wilhelm, in 1905. The couple had four sons and two daughters, though the marriage was very unhappy, ending up in separation. Crown Princess Cecilie had a splendid jewellery collection, full of old family heirlooms and contemporary pieces, so to mark the occasion, we are featuring her Fabergé Tiara! Continue reading
This week, the traditional Feria de Abril takes place in the city of Seville. One of the most relevant popular events in Spain, remarkable for the entrenched traditions, the music, the dressing, the bullfights, the vivid colours and the joy, it has attracted millions of visitors throughout the decades. Besides the masses, the Fair has also been visited by worldwide known stars, Hollywood actors, American socialites, as well as Aristocracy and Royalty. To mark the occasion, we are reviewing some of this distinguished royal guests! Continue reading
While many were occupied by the outrageous fashion and over-the-top looks at yesterday’s MET Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, we were more focused on the jewellery, and were delighted to spot a piece with extraordinary royal provenance which we have been researching for ages: The Maharaja of Patiala’s Cartier Diamond Choker! Continue reading
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden are hosting Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway on their visit to Sweden, to celebrate the ties between the two Royal Families as well as to strengthen the close business cooperation between Norway and Sweden, with a focus on green industries and a knowledge-based sustainable future.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on a 3-Day State Visit to the Republic of Greece at the request of the Belgian Government to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties from May 2nd to the 4th. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Lady Sarah Chatto, who turns 58 today! The only daughter of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones, Lord Snowdon, she was born during the Royal Baby Boom of 1964, and is the only niece of Queen Elizabeth II. Inheriting the bulk of her mother’s jewellery collection, Lady Sarah wears quite a lot of special heirloom pieces these days, which include Princess Margaret’s Diamond Ear-of-Wheat Brooch! Continue reading
Today marks the 165th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, who died on this day in 1857! The daughter of King George III, the Duchess of Gloucester had a spectacular jewellery collection, with several prominent heirlooms belonging to the Queen, among them being the Duchess of Gloucester’s Pendant Earrings!
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Happy Birthday to Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, who turns 78 today! The sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Anne Marie of Greece, related to most European Royals, Princess Benedikte has a huge jewellery collection, which includes this splendid Amethyst Suite! Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, who turns 67 today! The Prussian Princess married into one of the most illustrious British Aristocratic Family, the Duchess has a magnificent jewellery collection in her possession, which include this splendid Diamond Tassel Earrings! Continue reading
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were joined by members of the extended Dutch Royal Family, including the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane, for the annual Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations in Maastricht on April 27th. Koningsdag, a Bank Holiday in the Netherlands, celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s Birthday, and members of the Royal Family attend celebrations in a different city each year. Continue reading
