Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
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.
On Friday, the Spanish royal family headed to Oviedo for the annual Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony, and Leonor borrowed a fabulous pair of earrings from her royal grandmother for the occasion.
On Thursday, the Norwegian royals hosted the first gala dinner of King Haakon VIII’s reign, with both Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra sparkling in tiaras for the occasion.