Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today in 1905, the Cullinan Diamond was discovered in South Africa. To celebrate the remarkable discovery, we’re looking today at the way that the Queen continues to wear the diamonds cut from the massive gemstone. From crown jewels to personal pieces, these are the Queen’s Cullinan Diamonds.
Last week, we chatted all about the royal jewels that the Queen has loaned to her daughter-in-law, the Countess of Wessex. Today, our Sparkling Spotlight shines on an entirely different jewel: the modern aquamarine tiara from Sophie’s collection.
This week, The Gilded Age, a new television series from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, premiered in the US on HBO. In honor of the long-awaited arrival of the show, I’m going to be showcasing famous jewels from the Gilded Age on selected days over the next several weeks here at The Court Jeweller. We’re kicking things off with a big one: the diamond tiara that belonged to Consuelo Vanderbilt, the American heiress who became Duchess of Marlborough in 1895.