Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
The British royals gathered in London on Saturday for an important annual event: the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance, held at the Royal Albert Hall. The royal ladies wore several pieces of significant, sentimental jewelry as they paid tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for Britain.
This week, a pair of jewelry auctions in Switzerland featured numerous tiaras and jewels with incredible royal provenance. We’ve featured several pieces in our recent articles, and today, I’ve got some updates on the results of the sale—including that jaw-dropping price for French royal diamonds!
For our final November birthday tiara tribute of the week, we’re dipping into the historical archives! Here’s a look at the tiara and jewels worn by Queen Maud of Norway, who was born in November 1869, for an iconic photograph session more than a century ago.