Jackie Kennedy’s Diamond Earrings

Today marks the 95th Anniversary of the Birth of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who was born on this day in 1929! The glamorous First Lady of the assassinated President John F Kennedy, who later married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, Jackie Kennedy may not have been a Royal or Noble but had a spectacular jewellery collection, which included these magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings!

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Queen Maria Cristina’s Pearl Brooch

Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen María Cristina of Spain, who was born on this day in 1858! The Austrian Archduchess, from the Habsburg-Teschen branch, who become the second wife of King Alfonso XII before serving as Spain’s Regent for 17 years after his premature death, ‘Doña Virtudes’ was known for her strong religious beliefs, austerity and staidness. Despite that, Her Majesty had a great interest in jewellery, amassing a splendid collection comprising, among many others, a stunning Pearl and Diamond Brooch which we are featuring today!

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