King Leopold III and the Princess de Réthy at the Vatican, 1950
Trooping the Colour 2020
Infanta Cristina’s Emerald Brooch
Happy Birthday to Infanta Cristina of Spain, who turns 55 today! The disgraced sister of the Spanish King, the Infanta was a working member of the Spanish Royal family for almost three decades, though she had relatively few heirloom jewels in her procession, a major exception being this Emerald Brooch.
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Aquamarine Parure
Happy Birthday to Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, who turns 52 today! One of the many illustrious brides to marry into the Grand Ducal Family in recent years, since we have already featured her Art Deco Tiara, today we are taking a look at Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Aquamarine Parure.
Princess Olga’s Emerald Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the birth of Princess Olga of Yugoslavia, who was born on this day in 1903. A Greek Princess who married the Regent of Yugoslavia, and was related to Royalty around Europe, Princess Olga possessed a large collection of jewels, including today’s Emerald Earrings.
Duke and Duchess of Kent at Empire Ball, 1935
Wedding of Infanta María Cristina of Spain, 1940
Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the Birth of the late Princess Ragnhild of Norway, who was born on this day in 1930. The elder sister of King Harald, who married her former bodyguard and moved to Brazil, Princess Ragnhild possessed a variety of heirloom jewels, like today’s piece, Queen Maud’s Diamond Tiara.
Royal Film Performance of Never Let Go, 1960
Royal Family return to Norway, 1945
Lady Elizabeth Anson
Swedish National Day 2020
Wedding of Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia and Princess Margarita of Baden, 1957
Scandinavian Princesses in the United States, 1960
Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark, Princess Margaretha of Sweden and Princess Astrid of Norway met Elvis, visited Disneyland and attended a Ball on their visit to California on this day in 1960, 65 years ago, to mark Scandinavian Airlines’ first transatlantic flight.
Bhutanese Turquoise Bandeau
Happy Birthday to Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan, who turns 30 today! The Queen Consort of the Himalayan Kingdom which is the happiest country in Asia, we’ve seen Queen Jetsun Pema in a variety of unique jewels, including today’s piece, the Bhutanese Turquoise Bandeau Tiara.
Christening of the Prince of Naples, 1937
Crown Princess Margrethe’s Wedding Gala at Christiansborg Palace, 1967
King Constantine’s 70th Birthday Dinner
Dutch State Visit to Belgium, 1960
Wedding of the Prince of Thurn und Taxis and Countess Gloria von Schönburg-Glauchau, 1980
Royal Guests and Relatives joined European High Society at the spectacular Wedding of the Prince of Thurn und Taxis and Countess Gloria von Schönburg-Glauchau at Saint Emmeram’s Abbey in Regensburg, on this day in 1980