Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Ahead of next week’s South African state visit to the United Kingdom, we’re devoting this week’s Sparkling Spotlight series to some of the glittering jewels that Queen Elizabeth II wore for South African state banquets in the later years of her reign. We begin with a set of gorgeous emeralds worn for Nelson Mandela’s 1996 state visit to Britain.
Our week-long tribute to the jewels of Queen Sofia of Spain wraps up today with a look at a glittering gala appearance in Japan more than a decade ago.
Queen Sofia of Spain celebrates her birthday today, and we’re joining in the festivities with a look at a major set of ruby and diamond jewels from her collection.