Archives for 2022

Princess Charlene Debuts the Dazzling Grace Diamond

11.09.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the 2022 Princess Grace Awards at 583 Park Avenue on November 03, 2022 in New York City — Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Princess Grace Foundation – USA

On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Monaco were in New York for the Princess Grace Awards—and the debut of a sparkling necklace featuring a diamond named for the late icon.

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Infanta Maria Antonia’s Sapphire Bracelet Heads to Auction

11.08.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet — Christie’s

Sotheby’s isn’t the only auction house holding a Magnificent Jewels sale this week. In Geneva, Christie’s mounted a similar sale today, featuring lots of important pieces—including this royal sapphire and diamond bracelet.

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Dazzling Diamonds and Sapphires for Queen Letizia in Barcelona

11.08.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

King Felipe and Queen Letizia celebrate 175 years of the Barcelona Liceo Circle, November 4, 2022 — Casa de S.M. el Rey

Queen Letizia made a smashing appearance in Barcelona on Friday, wearing an elegant blue gown with heirloom diamonds and sapphires.

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King George IV’s Royal Family Order Featured at Sotheby’s

11.07.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

The Royal Family diamond and enamel order of George IV, 1820s — Sotheby’s

We’ve recently been chatting quite a bit about royal family orders, the bejeweled portrait badges worn by ladies from royal families in Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and a few other nations. The conversation has often been sparked lately by questions about a future royal family order for King Charles III, but today, it’s an auction that brings us back to this particular topic.

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