
Floral brooches made up a major part of Queen Elizabeth II’s jewelry collection, but the brooch we’re discussing today—her Coral Rose Brooch—puts a new twist on the design, presenting a naturalistic form in vivid color.
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Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World

Floral brooches made up a major part of Queen Elizabeth II’s jewelry collection, but the brooch we’re discussing today—her Coral Rose Brooch—puts a new twist on the design, presenting a naturalistic form in vivid color.

As May transitions to June, we’re shifting focus from the shining green emerald to the luminous pearl. What could be better to mark the change than a look at a set of jewelry set with both? Today, we’re focusing on the fascinating pearl and emerald jewels that have been worn by two Duchesses of Gloucester.

When many people think about royal weddings, two of them immediately spring to mind: the big royal nuptial bashes held in Britain in the 1980s. Today, let’s look at the bridal tiara worn to the second of those weddings — the sparkler worn by Sarah, Duchess of York.