Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Yet another fabulous jewel with significant provenance has popped up in the showroom of M.S. Rau in New Orleans, and this time, the piece is linked to an aristocrat from one of Britain’s most famous (and infamous) families.
The Princess Royal has a personal jewelry collection larger than that of some small monarchies, and last week in Northern Ireland, she wore a brooch that appears to be a new addition to her jewelry box.
The finale of Ruby Tiara Celebration Week doubles as a birthstone-appropriate birthday tribute. Queen Camilla, who turns 79 today, has embraced her mother-in-law’s ruby and diamond tiara, including a memorable appearance during the Japanese state visit two years ago.
The Princess of Wales wore regal rubies at Wimbledon last weekend, but she pulled off an even bigger ruby surprise in December, wearing Queen Victoria’s remarkable circlet for the German state banquet at Windsor.
I took a few days off at the end of last week to enjoy some quality time with family, but the Windsors weren’t on holiday—they were out and about in England, Scotland, and France. Here’s a look at some of the interesting British royal jewelry moments from the first days of July.