Diplomatic Reception at the Royal Palace of Madrid 2022
Wedding of Princess Hélène d’Orléans and Count Evrard de Limburg Stirum, 1957
Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirova’s Crown Brooch
Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna / Princess Nicholas of Greece, who was born on this day in 1882! The only daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia and Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin who married Prince Nicholas of Greece and was the mother of of Princess Paul of Yugoslavia, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and Princess Elisabeth, Countess of Törring-Jettenbach, Grand Duchess Elena possessed many spectacular jewels, including today’s Diamond Crown Brooch! Continue reading
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught
Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Diamond Brooch
Happy Birthday to Princess Michael of Kent, who turns 77 today ! One of the most flamboyant members of the extended Royal Family, Princess Michal possesses a remarkable collection of heirloom royal jewels, which includes Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Diamond Brooch! Continue reading
Connaught Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, the British Princess who married the Swedish Crown Prince, died tragically young and is the grandmother of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne Marie of Greece! So many spectacular Swedish and Danish Royal heirlooms originate from Crown Princess Margareta, so to mark the anniversary, we are featuring one of her most iconic jewels, the Connaught Diamond Tiara! Continue reading
Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is marking the 50th Anniversary of the Accession to the Danish Throne today, after the death of her father, King Frederick IX of Denmark on this day in 1972. While the series of lavish events originally planned have been rescheduled for September, the Danish Royal Family did attend a couple of events today, as originally scheduled. Continue reading
Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Sophia of Greece, who died on this day in 1932! The third daughter of Kaiser Friedrich III of Germany and Victoria, the Princess Royal, who become the much exiled Queen of the Hellenes, Queen Sophia had a splendid Jewellery Collection, and to mark the anniversary, we are featuring Empress Fredrick’s Pearl and Diamond Earrings! Continue reading
Lady Patricia’s Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Patricia of Connaught / Lady Patricia Ramsay, who died on this day in 1974! The granddaughter of Queen Victoria who gave up her title to marry a Scottish Earl’s son and was the aunt of Swedish and Danish Royals, Lady Patricia possessed many splendid jewels, including today’s Art Deco Diamond Brooch! Continue reading
Princess Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este has Died
Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte’s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite
Today marks the anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, the Belgian Princess who became the consort of the World’s only Grand Duchy, and to mark the anniversary, we are featuring her splendid Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite, the culmination of many years of research.
Wedding Gala of Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven, 1967
The Jewels of the Princess of Wales
Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Cambridge (now Princess of Wales) who celebrates her 40th Birthday today! To mark the occasion we have been featuring some of the pieces from her splendid Jewellery Collection for the past few days, but we have featured much of the rest of her collection over the past few years, so we are doing an overview of all the Jewels of the Duchess of Cambridge! Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th Birthday Portraits
Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace
The Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate her 40th Birthday tomorrow, and to mark the occasion we have been featuring some of the pieces from her splendid Jewellery Collection, ending our series with the splendid Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace, as promised last year! Continue reading
Queen’s Japanese Pearl Choker
The Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate her 40th Birthday this week, and to mark the occasion we are featuring some of the pieces from her splendid Jewellery Collection, continuing our series with the Queen’s Japanese Pearl Choker, which we have been waiting years to cover! Continue reading
Queen Juliana’s 30th Anniversary Gala, 1967
Pascua Militar 2022
Princess of Wales’ Diamond Chandelier Earrings
The Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate her 40th Birthday this week, and to mark the occasion we are featuring some of the pieces from her splendid Jewellery Collection, continuing our series with the Duchess of Cambridge’s Diamond Chandelier Earrings! Continue reading
Queen Mary’s Diamond Choker Bracelet
The Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate her 40th Birthday this week, and to mark the occasion we are going to be featuring some of the pieces from her splendid Jewellery Collection, continuing with Queen Mary’s Diamond Choker Bracelet! Continue reading