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On Monday, the King and Queen of Spain made a glamorous appearance at an awards ceremony, including some gorgeous gold and diamond jewelry.
![King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the ABC Journalism Awards in Madrid on July 17, 2023 (Jack Abuin/Zuma Press/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia02.jpg?resize=1200%2C839&ssl=1)
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the ABC Journalism Awards in Madrid on Monday evening. ABC is one of the oldest newspapers in Spain. The ceremony features the presentation of the Mariano de Cavia, Luca de Tena, and Mingote Awards for excellence in journalism.
![The Prince and Princess of Asturias attend Mingote Awards Gala Dinner on June 19, 2008 at the ABC building in Madrid, Spain (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1978&ssl=1)
Felipe and Letizia—who is a former journalist herself—have attended the awards presentation often throughout the years. Above, they’re pictured at the event in June 2008, when they were still the Prince and Princess of Asturias. Letizia wore diamond hoops and her diamond Cartier bracelet with a royal blue dress for that year’s ceremony.
![King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend a dinner in honour of 'Mariano de Cavia', 'Mingote' and 'Luca de Tena' awards winners at ABC on December 13, 2016 in Madrid, Spain (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia12.jpg?resize=1200%2C1803&ssl=1)
In December 2016, Letizia went for an edgy look for the ceremony, pairing modern white gold earrings with a sequined Nina Ricci dress.
![King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend a dinner in honour of 'Mariano de Cavia', 'Mingote' and 'Luca de Tena' Awards celebrating its 100 edition at ABC on July 13, 2020 in Madrid, Spain (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia13.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
In July 2020, Letizia wore a strapless red gown with structural details and her ruby cabochon drop earrings for the ceremony.
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This year, Queen Letizia shone in vibrant aquamarine blue silk for the awards ceremony.
![King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the ABC Journalism Awards in Madrid on July 17, 2023 (Jack Abuin/Zuma Press/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia04.jpg?resize=1200%2C2100&ssl=1)
Queen Letizia Style tells us that the outfit is actually separates—the Grace top and skirt from the brand Maksu, which has its flagship store in Madrid.
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With the silk separates, Letizia wore gold accessories, including a pair of Tous earrings from her jewelry box.
![Queen Letizia of Spain meets Spanish figure skater Javier Fernandez at Zarzuela Palace on April 22, 2016 in Madrid, Spain (Pablo Cuadra/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1714&ssl=1)
The long gold earrings are made up of five shell-shaped segments with a small diamond accent. She’s been wearing the earrings for many years.
![Queen Letizia of Spain attends a tribute concert for terrorism victims at the Auditorio Nacional de Musica on March 8, 2017 in Madrid, Spain (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1803&ssl=1)
The versatile earrings have made appearances at both day and evening events, including palace receptions and concerts.
![King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on April 4, 2017 (TORU YAMANAKA/AFP via Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1458&ssl=1)
They even accompanied Letizia on a state visit to Japan in 2017.
![Queen Letizia of Spain inaugurates the annual meeting with the director of the Cervantes Institutes at Museo Ruso San Petersburgo on July 24, 2017 in Malaga, Spain (Daniel Perez/Getty Images)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-0723-01-letizia08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1476&ssl=1)
She’s worn them with various colors and clothing styles, including several of her signature red dresses.
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For Monday’s awards ceremony, Queen Letizia wore a ring she’s been sporting regularly for six months. The gold ring, from the brand Coreterno, is engraved with the final line from Dante’s Divine Comedy.
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