Archives for 2022

Princess Margaret’s Cartier Brooch Offered at Christie’s

11.22.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Princess Margaret's Cartier Giardinetto Brooch — Christie’s

A sentimental Cartier brooch from Princess Margaret’s collection is being sold at auction this week—for the second time since her passing two decades ago.

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Queen Camilla Wears an Heirloom Royal Racing Brooch at Ascot

11.21.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Camilla, Queen Consort and Ebony Horse Club students pose during Ascot's November Racing Weekend at Ascot Racecourse on November 19, 2022 in Ascot, England — John Phillips/Getty Images

Queen Camilla headed to Ascot on Saturday for the November racing weekend, and she brought along an appropriate little piece of royal jewelry history with her for the occasion.

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Glamorous Royal Jewels of Monaco’s National Day 2022

11.21.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco with their children Prince Jacques of Monaco and Princess Gabriella of Monaco appear at the Palace balcony during the Monaco National Day on November 19, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco — Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The Grimaldis of Monaco gathered in the principality on Saturday to celebrate National Day, and there were some rather elegant and interesting jewels on display for this year’s festivities.

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Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Royal Wedding, 75 Years Later

11.20.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Britain's Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) (L) and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) pose on their wedding day at Buckingham Palace in London on November 20, 1947 — AFP via Getty Images

Seventy-five years ago today, one of the most important and enduring royal marriages in history began. Let’s take a look back at the story of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, known best to us as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.

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