Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Last week at Christie’s in London, a spectacular example of nineteenth-century tiara craftsmanship was auctioned off to the highest bidder. Today I’ve got a closer look at the jewel, plus some wild speculation about who should have purchased it.
On November 12, auctioneers at Sotheby’s in Geneva will offer four lots featuring particularly important historical royal jewels. I discussed two of them, both from the collection of Napoleon Bonaparte, today at Hidden Gems. As a bonus, here’s a look at all four of the lots, including royal and noble jewels with French, German, Italian, Turkish, and Egyptian roots.
Tomorrow in Paris, the auction of a Habsburg jewelry treasure concludes at Christie’s, with bidders making their final play to own a piece of Austrian imperial history.