Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
This week’s guest article is a fun one! My friend Erica Eriksdotter, a professional artist who specializes in portraits of animals, has shared some of her thoughts on the way that the worlds of art and royal jewelry intersect. Because Erica is originally from Sweden, she’s focused on the glittering jewels of the Bernadottes in both art and life. Enjoy!
All this month, we’re going to be taking a closer look at some of the jewels of Princess Margaret of Connaught, the vivacious British princess who later became Crown Princess of Sweden. Let’s begin with an accessory she wore throughout her life: gleaming royal pearls.
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Sweden! Queen Silvia celebrates her 79th birthday today, and to join in the fun, I’ve got a look at one of her spectacular royal ruby moments.