Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
In 1858, Queen Victoria’s jewelry box went through a sudden and rather unexpected transformation. All of the jewels that had once belonged to her grandmother, Queen Charlotte, were awarded to her cousin, the King of Hanover, whose father had claimed them following the death of King William IV. She lost numerous pieces, including a set of diamond bow brooches. Today’s brooches are the trio that she had made to replace them.
Queen Elizabeth II spent her Valentine’s Day in a way only a head of state could: on a date with her husband at the opening of the National Cyber Security Centre in London. Romantic! Here’s a look at the jewels she wore for the occasion.
One of the grandest, most glittering ornaments in Queen Victoria’s collection was today’s diamond fringe brooch—but, believe it or not, it used to be even grander!