Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On this date in 1956, a German royal countess married a Habsburg archduke in a glittering ceremony, complete with an heirloom bridal tiara that originally belonged to her Romanov grandmother.
Let’s wrap up our work week in one of the best ways possible: with a Habsburg wedding tiara! Thanks to our generous friend Stefan, we can take a closer look at the bridal tiara worn by Countess Leonie von Waldburg-Zeil, as well as some jewelry worn by two particularly familiar royal wedding guests. (Hint, hint: think Orange.)
Later this month, Bonhams is auctioning a gorgeous, convertible diamond necklace inspired by a royal jewel that was worn by the wife of a French royal pretender.
Today, Archduchess Adelaide, the French-born wife of a European prince closely related to royals in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, celebrates her birthday. To mark the occasion, let’s take a look back at the romantic royal jewels she wore for her wedding back in 2012.
Some famous diamonds are set in pieces of jewelry, while others reside in museums. And then there are the really fascinating gems that have been stolen, lost, or otherwise disappeared into the mists of time. Today’s gem, the Florentine Diamond, belongs to that roster of gone-but-not-forgotten stones.