
The British royal collection presently includes a rare spinel with a complicated history and a disputed present. Here’s a little history of the Timur Ruby.
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The British royal collection presently includes a rare spinel with a complicated history and a disputed present. Here’s a little history of the Timur Ruby.

Few examples of royal jewelry set with spinels are as magnificent as this incredible parure, made for a Queen of Bavaria almost two centuries ago. Today, we’ve got a look at the tiara from the suite, worn by Crown Princess Antonia.

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.