Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Of all the royal jewelry collections in Europe, it may come as a surprise that the tiny grand duchy of Luxembourg boasts one of the most extensive jewelry vaults of all. Today, we’ve got a closer look at an appearance by the country’s hereditary grand duchess in the family’s antique suite of turquoise and diamond jewels.
Many of us are trying to be careful and selective about our holiday gatherings this season, but today, let’s indulge in a little bejeweled fantasy, shall we? Picture it: you’ve been invited to attend a white-tie Christmas Ball, and it’s time to choose a tiara to wear. What better time than this to don one of the gorgeous wreath tiaras from Europe’s royal collections? Here are some ideas to help you dream up the perfect jewelry ensemble.
You really can’t talk about royal turquoises without including the jewelry worn by the former Empress of Iran, can you? After all, Iran has historically been (and continues to be) an important source for the gemstones, with mines still producing lovely Persian turquoise today. With that in mind, let’s look at a bejeweled appearance from Farah Pahlavi, resplendent in turquoise, from the early 1970s.