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The Queen Mother’s White Wardrobe Pearls

06.11.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

King unveils Australian War Memorial at Villers Bretonneux. The King and Queen attended the last ceremony of their State visit to France, when, in the presence of President Lebrun, his Majesty unveiled the Australian war Memorial at Villers Bretonneux. Photo shows, the King and Queen among Australian ex-servicemen at the service. 22 July 1938 — Smith Archive/Alamy

Today, our Sparkling Spotlight shines on one of the most iconic royal pearl moments of all: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s famous White Wardrobe jewels from her visit to France in the summer of 1938.

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Camilla’s Amazing Royal Ascot Pearls

06.10.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall smiles in the parade ring in a horse drawn carriage on the second day of Royal Ascot 2009 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2009 in Ascot, England — Chris Jackson/Getty Images

I think it’s safe to say that the pearl has become the signature gem of the Duchess of Cornwall, don’t you? Today, our tribute to June’s birthstone in our Sparkling Spotlight continues with a look at an excellent pearly outing from Camilla back in 2009.

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Princess Marina’s Musy Tiara Moment

06.09.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Princess Marina of Savoy attends the wedding of Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson at Copenhagen Cathedral May 14, 2004 in Copenhagen, Denmark — Sean Gallup/Getty Images

At the big Danish royal wedding in 2004, royals from around the world were on the guest list—even royals that no longer have thrones. Today, our pearly Sparkling Spotlight shines on Princess Marina of Savoy, the wife of one of the pretenders to the Italian throne.

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