Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Blue diamond lovers, take note: a fantastic example of the rare colored gemstone will be sold at Sotheby’s in Geneva this spring! Today, let’s take a closer look at the incredible Blue Mediterranean Diamond.
This week, the world said farewell to the Aga Khan, who passed away in Portugal at the age of 88. Today, let’s have a look at a special diamond and pearl necklace that belonged to two women who held the title of Begum Aga Khan—and the fabulous price it fetched when it was sold at auction.
In their recent Magnificent Jewels auction, the experts at Christie’s showcased a special brooch from Cartier, owned by two iconic women who had major impact on the world of art and design.
The auctioneer’s hammer has officially fallen on the magnificent Royal & Noble Jewels sale at Sotheby’s in Geneva, and today, I’ve got a look at the sale results for each of the glittering, historical pieces of jewelry that we’ve discussed here over the past several weeks. Spoiler: estimates were smashed.
Before the hammer falls on the big royal jewelry auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva this week, I thought I’d highlight one more lot from the auction: a pair of diamond bracelets worn by a German princess who was a descendant of the Austrian and French royal families.