![Princess Maxima of the The Netherlands, waves from the Noordeinde Palace balcony during Prince's Day celebrations at The Hague on September 18, 2007 in The Hague, The Netherlands](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1128-01-maxima01.jpg?resize=1200%2C755&ssl=1)
Before November draws to a close, we’ve got to spend a little more time with the month’s honey-colored birthstone. And who has better citrines and topazes in her collection than Queen Máxima, wife of the head of the House of Orange? Today, let’s shine a spotlight on one of my favorite pieces from her jewelry box, her Diamond and Citrine Bracelet.
![Queen Maxima of The Netherlands at Liberation Day Festival on May 5, 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1128-01-maxima04.jpg?resize=930%2C790&ssl=1)
The bracelet features various shades of oval-cut citrines, set in a haphazard, modern design and interspersed with diamonds. The piece is one of the largest bracelets in Máxima’s jewelry collection. She’s been wearing the jewel for more than 15 years, often pairing it with other pieces of citrine jewelry.
![Princess Maxima of the Netherlands waves as she leaves the Mauritshuis after opening the new exhibition 'Rubens en Brueghel Samen' ' on October 19, 2006 in The Hague, Netherlands](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1128-01-maxima02.jpg?resize=1200%2C889&ssl=1)
Here, in October 2006, Máxima wears the bracelet for an art exhibition opening in The Hague.
![Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Princess Amalia of the Netherlands pose during the summer photo session at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, on July 16, 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-0720-dutchroyals02.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Over the years, Máxima has worn the bracelet for a wide range of different occasions, ranging from the very casual to the very formal. Here, she wears the bracelet on her left wrist (stacked with her diamond wedding bracelet) for the family’s annual summer photo session in 2021.
![Dutch King Willem-Alexander (2-R) and Queen Maxima (2-L) wave as they arrive for the traditional New Year's Reception at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, on January 13, 2016](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1128-01-maxima03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1665&ssl=1)
Here, in January 2016, she wears the bracelet for the traditional New Year’s Reception at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
![The Netherland's Princess Maxima arrives for the religious wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Prince's Palace on July 2, 2011 in Monaco](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-1103-maxima05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1990&ssl=1)
In July 2011, she wore the bracelet for Prince Albert II and Prince Charlene of Monaco’s religious wedding ceremony at the Palais Princier.
![Queen Maxima, King Carl Gustaf, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Silvia bring out a toast during the banquet at the Royal palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 4, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1006-maxima05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1871&ssl=1)
And in April 2014, she wore the bracelet with spectacular diamonds and citrines (including the Dutch Diamond Bandeau) for a state banquet in Amsterdam during the Swedish state visit to the Netherlands.
Máxima has also occasionally loaned the bracelet to other family members as well. Here, in April 2013, Princess Aimee (daughter-in-law of Princess Margriet) wears the bracelet for King Willem-Alexander’s inauguration ceremony.
![Maria Carmen Cerruti de Zorreguieta, mother of Dutch Princess Maxima, arrives to attend celebrations marking the 40th birthday of Dutch Crown Prince Willem Alexander at the Loo Palace on September 1, 2007 in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1128-01-maxima05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1744&ssl=1)
And in September 2007, Máxima loaned the bracelet to her mother, Maria del Carmen Cerruti, for Willem-Alexander’s 40th birthday party in Apeldoorn.
![King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima leave after the king's address from the throne to members of the Senate and House of Representatives on Budget Day in the Grote Kerk on Prinsjesdag in The Hague on September 15, 2020](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1128-01-maxima06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1946&ssl=1)
In recent years, Máxima has continued to wear the bracelet frequently. Here, it peeks out from her right glove on Prinsjesdag in September 2020.
![King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attends Prinsjesdag, the annual opening of the parliamentary year, in the Grote Kerk on September 21, 2021 in The Hague, Netherlands](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-0922-prinsjesdag08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1982&ssl=1)
She wore the bracelet again for the same occasion in September 2021.
![Queen Maxima on King's Day, 2021](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-0508-01-kingsday03.jpg?resize=1200%2C866&ssl=1)
The bracelet dazzled on Máxima in April 2021 for the annual King’s Day celebrations, which were held virtually that year in Eindhoven and The Hague.
![Queen Maxima of The Netherlands at Liberation Day Festival on May 5, 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0509-02-maxima04.jpg?resize=1200%2C2059&ssl=1)
And in May 2022, the bracelet managed to sparkle even against a feathery background for the annual Liberation Day Festival in Amsterdam.
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