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The Queen Mother’s White Wardrobe Pearls

06.11.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

King unveils Australian War Memorial at Villers Bretonneux. The King and Queen attended the last ceremony of their State visit to France, when, in the presence of President Lebrun, his Majesty unveiled the Australian war Memorial at Villers Bretonneux. Photo shows, the King and Queen among Australian ex-servicemen at the service. 22 July 1938 — Smith Archive/Alamy

Today, our Sparkling Spotlight shines on one of the most iconic royal pearl moments of all: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s famous White Wardrobe jewels from her visit to France in the summer of 1938.

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Camilla’s Amazing Royal Ascot Pearls

06.10.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall smiles in the parade ring in a horse drawn carriage on the second day of Royal Ascot 2009 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2009 in Ascot, England — Chris Jackson/Getty Images

I think it’s safe to say that the pearl has become the signature gem of the Duchess of Cornwall, don’t you? Today, our tribute to June’s birthstone in our Sparkling Spotlight continues with a look at an excellent pearly outing from Camilla back in 2009.

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Prince Philip’s Most Romantic Royal Wedding Gift

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HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing formal dress as they attend a concert at Festival Hall, London, May 1951 — Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Today marks the 100th birthday of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The late Duke passed away only a few months ago, and tributes to him have been extensive and have continued in the weeks since his death. But today, to celebrate his birthday, I thought we’d take another at one of the most sentimental jewels: the diamond bracelet he offered Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding present.

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