Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Yesterday, we talked about the fascinating history of a diamond and sapphire palmette tiara from the Battenberg family, which is being auctioned this week by Sotheby’s. But wait: there’s more! Here’s a look at four more fascinating tiaras being sold at this Wednesday’s upcoming auction in Switzerland.
This week, an incredibly rare piece of vintage jewelry will be sold at auction. Let’s take a closer look at this lovely leafy brooch, set with diamonds and peridots, from a firm whose pieces are extremely desirable—and rarely auctioned.
A modern suite of ruby and diamond jewels was recently sold by Sotheby’s in Geneva. But the sale caused a minor commotion across the continent in Madrid, where journalists and royal watchers are all wondering one thing: is this the suite of rubies from the collection of the king’s sister?