Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Yesterday, we marveled at brooches that belonged to Britain’s Queen Mary. Today, we’ve got a closer look at an heirloom jewel now worn by Queen Mary of Denmark, who celebrates her birthday in Copenhagen today.
On Monday, royals from across Europe joined survivors, dignitaries, and heads of state and government on the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland to reflect and remember on the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation.
Last week, the King and Queen of Denmark held two more traditional New Year receptions in Copenhagen, and Queen Mary dipped into a special collection of family jewels to find heirloom diamonds to wear for both occasions.
Last week, the Danish royals held their annual New Year’s Levee at Amalienborg, a glittering event teeming with tiaras, orders and decorations, uniforms, and glamorous gowns. And, delightfully, this year also brought us Queen Mary’s first public appearance in the grand emerald parure from the crown jewel collection!
When the Queen of Denmark steps out for gala events, she’s often wearing pieces from a spectacular suite of ruby and diamond jewelry. The remarkable ruby jewels have an impressive history that begins in imperial France and continues today in royal Denmark. Today, we’ve got a look back at the journey of the jewels from Paris to Copenhagen, and an overview of each of the glittering pieces in the evolving parure.