Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
We’ve been looking back at the tiaras worn for the Nobels in Stockholm ten years ago, and today, we’ve got a closer look at one of the final appearances for an heirloom royal tiara that would shortly meet a watery fate.
Forty-five years ago today, newspapers around the globe featured stories about a rather remarkable royal wedding that took place the day before. Rather than a young couple just starting out, the prince and princess marrying in this wedding had been partnered for more than three decades. Today, we’re sharing the love story of Bertil and Lilian, who delayed their marriage for a quarter of a century to help ensure the stability of the monarchy in Sweden.
Ten years ago, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrived for the Nobel Prize celebrations in Stockholm wearing a sparkling diamond tiara—and some very important royal sapphires!
As a December baby (who celebrated her birthday yesterday, actually!), I’m a big fan of my light blue birthstones, the vibrant blue topaz (or zircon) and the dreamy purple-hued tanzanite. Today, I’m spotlighting a suite of royal jewels that many believe incorporates tanzanites in its design: Queen Maxima’s lovely blue gem and moonstone necklace and its coordinating earrings.
For the Nobel Prize celebrations in recent years, Queen Silvia of Sweden has generally worn one of two tiaras: the Leuchtenberg Sapphire Tiara, or today’s sparkler, Queen Sofia’s Tiara. Here’s a look at all the dazzling diamonds she wore for the Nobels 10 years ago!