Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On Sunday, dignitaries from around the world gathered in Vatican City for the inaugural mass for the newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, and there were plenty of royal pearls and diamonds sparkling in the sunshine for the occasion.
This spring’s gala jewelry auction season is shaping up to be a very interesting one, with numerous pieces of important jewelry linked to royals and aristocrats offered at auction. Among these is an unusual Cartier tiara that belonged to Lady Astor, the groundbreaking and controversial socialite and politician.
Today at Hidden Gems, I’m sharing all the details from my recent visit to Kensington Palace to see the new fashion exhibition and the grand tiaras in the Jewel Room. As a bonus today, I’ve got a collection of articles all about the jewels on display at the palace.