Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
This week, the people of Belgium celebrate their country’s National Day, and we’re joining in the festivities with a week’s worth of glittering jewels worn by the ladies of the Belgian royal family. First up: a sparkling state visit appearance from Queen Fabiola, nearly 60 years ago!
By the early 1960s, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom had already been on the throne for a decade. That’s a decade’s worth of experience in white-tie banquets, state visits, and overseas tours, all of which required the coordination of gowns, order sashes, and jewels. It’s not a coincidence that this is also the point when she began acquiring a few pieces of jewelry of her own, filling in holes in her collection. Today’s jewel, the Baring Ruby Necklace, was one of those additions.
The jewelry collection of the royal family of Sweden contains numerous gorgeous, classic brooches set with diamonds and pearls. Today, we’ve got a closer look at a piece that is a favorite of multiple Bernadotte women: the floral diamond and pearl brooch with a pearl pendant drop.