Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
The upcoming Royal & Noble Jewels sale at Sotheby’s in Geneva is the gift that keeps on giving. We’ve discussed a fantastic meander tiara, an electric opal necklace, and a cache of Swedish royal jewels that are fall featured in the auction catalogue. Today, we’ve got a closer look at a trio of emerald pieces that will also be offered in the sale, each of which has connections to a European queen.
Queen Máxima was out and about in The Hague last week, wearing seasonal colors and a snake-inspired jewel for a special meeting at the Museon-Omniversum.
Seeing a major cache of heirloom royal jewelry advertised for sale in an upcoming auction is always a breathtaking moment—and even more so when you learn that the family is perhaps not entirely happy with the sale. Antique jewelry from the collection of the King of Sweden’s late sister is due to be sold in Switzerland next month, with the Bernadottes reportedly divided over the decision to part with the family pieces.
On Tuesday, the Dutch royals welcomed members of the Council of State to a gala dinner in The Hague, with jewels sparkling on both Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia for the occasion.
There was another big antique jewelry moment during last week’s Vietnamese state visit to Denmark, when Queen Mary brought out heirloom diamond earrings for the return dinner in Copenhagen.