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Bringing you sparkling heirloom jewels of royal and noble families from across the globe
30 June 2017
Royal Tour of Canada: Engagements in Ontario
The Daily Diadem: Princess Yasuko's Pearl and Diamond Tiara
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Japan's Princess Takamado wears a diamond and pearl tiara at the wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden, June 2015; the tiara was previously worn by her sister-in-law, the former Princess Yasuko of Mikasa
This Week in Royal Jewels: June 23-29
June 23-29, 2017
We've got some wonderful and unexpected pieces in this week's royal jewel review! Don't forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
(Note: some beautiful, elegant jewels were worn at the late Countess Mountbatten's funeral this week; you can view them over here, but they were not included in these rankings.)
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10. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands wore hot pink earrings -- and a ... fuzzy swim cap? -- on Thursday for a visit to the Architecture Museum Nagele in Urk.
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29 June 2017
Royal Tour of Canada: Arrival in Nunavut
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The Daily Diadem: Empress Eugenie's Pearl Tiara
Princess Margarete of Thurn and Taxis wears Empress Eugenie's Pearl Tiara in a portrait, ca. 1890s; today, the tiara is on permanent display at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Gucci and Pearls for Kate's Museum Visit
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Queen Elizabeth II's Qatari Pearl Suite
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28 June 2017
More German Noble Sparkle from the Löwenstein Family
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Another Queen Letizia Earring Update
The Daily Diadem: The Pearl Poire Tiara
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark wears diamond and pearl jewels, including the Pearl Poire Tiara, during a state banquet for Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, October 2003; read more about the history of this tiara over here!
An Emerald Wedding Tiara in Wertheim
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27 June 2017
Jewels to Celebrate the Late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
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Lady Mountbatten was the Duke of Edinburgh's first cousin and a godmother of the Prince of Wales. She was a formidable woman; she served in World War II, and she was one of the survivors of the IRA bombing that killed her father, her mother-in-law, and one of her sons. We covered her post-war wedding over here and chatted about her wedding tiara over here; today, we're glancing at some of the elegant jewels worn at her funeral service.
The Daily Diadem: The Antique Pearl Tiara
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, then Princess Maxima, wears the Antique Pearl Tiara in an official portrait taken by Erwin Olaf to mark her 40th birthday, 2011; read more about the history of the tiara over here!
The Top Ten: Queen Elizabeth II's Pearl Brooches
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26 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara
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The late Diana, Princess of Wales is depicted wearing Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara in a famous portrait, ca. 1990s; learn all about this tiara's history over here!
Jewel History: Queen's Pearls Are Ill (1911)
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Queen Elisabeth wears pearls -- and an upside-down tiara! (Grand Ladies Site) |
"Queen's Pearls Are Ill"
(originally appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3 Dec 1911)
Queen Elizabeth [1] is thinking of giving her long rope of splendid pearls a sea bath. They have been ill since she was stricken with fever and have lost much of their luster. Hers is one of the finest collections in Europe, and of all her beautiful jewels the Queen cherishes the pearls the most.
25 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Vladimir Tiara
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen of New Zealand wears the Vladimir Tiara "widowed" (that is, without either the pearl or emerald drops) during a state dinner in Wellington, February 2002; learn more about the tiara over here!
Jewels in Motion: Carl Philip and Sofia's Wedding Waltz (2015)
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We're wrapping up our monthly look back at the jewels of Sweden's royal weddings with the family's most recent nuptials. Prince Carl Philip married Sofia Hellqvist in June 2015, and today, we've got a look at their romantic wedding waltz -- in motion! (Please note: some of these GIFs feature flash photography.)
24 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Brazilian Aquamarine Parure Tiara
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Queen Elizabeth wears the tiara and jewels from the Brazilian Aquamarine Parure at a state banquet for the President of Mexico, March 2009; read more about the suite of jewels over here!
Royal Ascot Jewels 2017 (Day 5)
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National Day Jewels in Luxembourg
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The Chaumet Emerald Tiara
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Grand Duchess Charlotte wears the Chaumet Emerald Tiara, ca. 1920 |
23 June 2017
Royal Ascot Jewels 2017 (Day 4)
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The Daily Diadem: Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara
Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom, Queen of New Zealand, wears Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara with the City of London Fringe Necklace and the Silver Fern Brooch in an official Diamond Jubilee Portrait, ca. 2012; read more about the tiara over here and the brooch over here!
This Week in Royal Jewels: June 16-22
June 16-22, 2017
We were incredibly spoiled for choice this week where royal jewels are concerned, but here's my selection of the very best pieces of the week. Be sure to vote for your favorites in the poll below (and/or add your own list in the comment section)!
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10. Queen Letizia of Spain chose her white gold and diamond starburst earrings from Yanes to attend a cultural program for schools in Aviles on Tuesday.
22 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Belgian Sapphire Tiara
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wears the Belgian Sapphire Tiara with pieces from the George VI Sapphire Suite at a state banquet for the President of Colombia, November 2016; read more about the tiara over here and the sapphire suite over here!
Royal Ascot Jewels 2017 (Day 3)
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Charlene Makes a Cross Statement in Monte Carlo
21 June 2017
Royal Ascot Jewels 2017 (Day 2)
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The Daily Diadem: Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wears Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik with the Qatari Rubies at a state dinner in Turkey, May 2008; read more about the tiara over here and about the ruby suite over here!
State Opening of Parliament Jewels 2017
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20 June 2017
Dutch Visit to Italy: State Banquet Jewels
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For the banquet, Maxima chose pieces from one of her favorite jewelry suites from the family vaults: the Mellerio Ruby Parure. (Read more about the set over here!)
Dutch Visit to Italy: Arrival in Rome
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Royal Ascot 2017 Jewels (Day One)
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The Daily Diadem: The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (then Princess Elizabeth) wears the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara and the Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace at a dinner at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., 1951; read more about the tiara over here and the necklace over here!
Vintage Royal Ascot Jewels
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Today is the first day of Royal Ascot, one of the best weeks of the whole year for royal fashion and jewelry. (There's a reason I called it Hat Christmas back in the days of Mad Hattery!) Before we see the modern pieces worn today by the royals who attend the races, here's a look back at ensembles worn at Royal Ascot in days past. Which is your favorite Ascot era?
19 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Burmese Ruby Tiara
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Queen Elizabeth II wears the Burmese Ruby Tiara at a state banquet in Slovenia, October 2008; learn more about this tiara's story over here!
Jewel History: A Royal Choice (1951)
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"A Royal Choice"
(originally appeared in the Ottawa Journal, 18 May 1951)
18 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Danish Ruby Parure Tiara
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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark wears the Danish Ruby Parure Tiara at the New Year's Levee, January 2012; read much more about this tiara's long history over here!
Jewels in Motion: Madeleine and Chris's Wedding (2013)
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Today, our survey of Swedish royal wedding jewels arrives in 2013, when Princess Madeleine married Chris O'Neill in Stockholm. Here's a look at her gorgeous wedding jewels, glittering in motion!
17 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Bonaparte Olive Wreath Tiara
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Princess Marie of Greece and Denmark (born Princess Marie Bonaparte) wears her olive wreath tiara in a portrait, ca. 1907; read more about the tiara, and its fascinating wearer, over here!
Trooping the Colour Jewels 2017
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It's time again for the Queen's very merry unbirthday party, everyone! For the sovereign's official birthday parade and the Trooping the Colour exercises at Horseguards Parade, we've got plenty of jewels on display.
The Mountbatten Star Tiara
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Penny Knatchbull wears the Mountbatten Star Tiara on her wedding day (Central Press/Getty Images) |
16 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Boucheron Laurel Wreath Tiara
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Princess Lilian of Sweden wears the Boucheron Laurel Wreath Tiara at the Nobel Prize Ceremony, December 2003; learn more about the tiara, which now belongs to Crown Princess Victoria, over here!
This Week in Royal Jewels: June 9-15
June 9-15, 2017
Lots to choose from in the world of royal jewelry this week! Don't forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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10. Queen Letizia matched white onyx and black onyx earrings from Coolook with a monochromatic dress to receive the President of Peru at Zarzuela Palace on Tuesday.
15 June 2017
The Daily Diadem: The Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara
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Princess Christina of the Netherlands, aunt of King Willem-Alexander, wears the Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara at a dinner on the eve of his inauguration, April 2013; learn more about this classic tiara over here!
Jewel History: Beautiful Patricia Mountbatten Weds Capt. Lord Brabourne (1946)
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The late Countess Mountbatten of Burma on her wedding day |
"Beautiful Patricia Mountbatten Weds Capt. Lord Brabourne"
(originally appeared in the Ottawa Journal, 28 Oct 1946)
Romsey, Hampshire, England, Oct. 27 -- Lovely Patricia Mountbatten [1], daughter of one of Britain's foremost warriors [2], was married Saturday to Capt. Lord Brabourne [3] in the splendor of Romsey's Norman Abbey, and afterward King and Commoner toasted the couple whose wedding gave this ancient town the finest fete in its history.