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The Queen’s Statement-Making Sapphire and Diamond Brooches

03.09.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they meet for an audience at the Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on March 7, 2022 — STEVE PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

This week, the Queen wore a pair of brooches for diplomatic audiences—and made a major statement about a world crisis in the process.

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Princess Sophie’s Fantastic Floral Wedding Tiara

03.08.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Georg Friedrich Ferdinand Prince of Prussia smiles as Princess Sophie of Prussia steps in a historical carriage after the religious wedding ceremony in the Friedenskirche Potsdam on August 27, 2011 in Potsdam, Germany — Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

A decade ago, a royal wedding was held in Germany that united members of the Houses of Hohenzollern and Isenburg. Today, we’ve got a closer look at the gown and jewels worn by Princess Sophie for the ceremony.

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Queen Josefina’s Bejeweled Tiara Legacy

03.08.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Josephine of Leuchtenberg — Grand Ladies Site

On this day in 1844, King Oscar I inherited the thrones of Sweden and Norway. His wife, Queen Josefina, brought some of the greatest royal tiaras in history to the Swedish royal collection when he ascended to the throne. Today, we’ve got a look at five of the tiaras that Queen Josefina introduced to Scandinavia, plus a look at the way each jewel is worn today.

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