![Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, and his new wife Natalia Phillips smiling happily on their wedding day outside St Mary's Church, Luton, February 20th 1978](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-0817-westminster01.jpg?resize=1200%2C863&ssl=1)
Our Sparkling Spotlight on the spectacular spinel continues today with a look at an unusual tiara worn by a British duchess with major imperial history. Here’s more on the Bagration Tiara worn by Natalia, Duchess of Westminster.
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Our Sparkling Spotlight on the spectacular spinel continues today with a look at an unusual tiara worn by a British duchess with major imperial history. Here’s more on the Bagration Tiara worn by Natalia, Duchess of Westminster.
Five years ago, August babies were given the gift of a brand-new alternate birthstone. Along with the grassy green peridot, the spinel was named by the American Gem Trade Association as August’s second gem option. (Always good to drum up additional sales, of course!) This week’s Sparkling Spotlight will be shining on some famous royal spinels—starting with the most famous of all, the Black Prince’s Ruby.
Today, the Princess Royal celebrates her 71st birthday. To mark the occasion, I’ve got a closer look at one of my favorite pieces from her royal jewelry box: her antique diamond star brooch.