Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Our Magpie of the Month, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, had numerous suites of glittering royal jewels at her disposal, but her collection also included sets more suited for everyday wear. Today’s collection, her jewels set with rose quartz, fall into the latter category.
As our September sapphire fixation continues, today we’re dipping into the jewelry box of Queen Victoria to have a look at one of her most unique pieces: the Hesse Diamond Jubilee Brooch.
The Swedish royal family has one of the grandest suites of sapphire jewels in the world locked away in their royal vaults, but those aren’t the only sapphires worn by the Bernadotte women. Today, we’re looking at the glamorous necklace of diamonds and cabochon sapphires that belonged to Princess Sibylla, mother of the present king.
The tiaras that Queen Elizabeth II wore throughout her lengthy reign all came from the royal vaults—with one very interesting exception. Today, we’re talking about the Plunket Tiara, a piece which unexpectedly came to HM’s rescue one night in early 1973.
The Princess Royal celebrates her birthday today, and in her honor, we’re spending our morning with pieces from her jewelry box that have stood the test of time: her modern pearl, gold, and diamond earrings.