On Friday, the Spanish royal family gathered at the Royal Palace in Madrid for an important ceremony: the awarding of the Order of Civil Merit.
Order of Merit Jewels in Spain
Joyas de Pasar: The Diamond Earrings
Next up in our week-long series on the Spanish joyas de pasar: the gorgeous diamond cluster earrings! Here’s a closer look at this dazzling part of the collection.
The Spanish Diamond Loop Tiara
For a royal family that has faced serious upheaval over the last century, the Borbons of Spain have managed to hang on to some serious heirloom tiaras. That’s been possible in part because the family has largely maintained personal possession of their jewels rather than consigning them to an official collection of crown jewels. It also means that many tiaras, like the Spanish Diamond Loop Tiara we’re discussing today, meandered a bit through the family before arriving in the hands of its current owners.