Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On Wednesday, we were treated to even more delightful Dutch royal gala sparkle when the Queen and the Princess of Orange joined the King for a Council of State dinner in The Hague–including a gorgeous diamond moment for Princess Amalia!
Royals around the world have a special place in their heart for sapphires, the spectacular birthstone of September babies. In Britain, one of the gemstone’s biggest fan is the Princess of Wales, who has several pieces set with sapphires in her collection–and may have even more waiting in the wings!
Botswana has been in the news in recent weeks for an astonishingly large diamond find in one of its mines. But the nation’s diamond industry is also producing slightly more modest stones, including this fascinating pair of twin diamonds set to be sold this month at Sotheby’s.