Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today, Sotheby’s in London will hold a special “Royal & Noble” auction featuring items connected to royals and aristocrats from Britain, Belgium, Egypt, Portugal, and Italy—including a striking gem-set cross once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
We’re starting off the year with a new weekly feature: Wedding Tiara Wednesday! Today, we’ve got a closer look at the royal wedding jewels worn by a bride who celebrates her birthday next week: the Princess of Wales.
Our first Christmas in seven decades without a television broadcast from Queen Elizabeth II, or a glimpse of her attending church on Christmas Day, will take place this weekend. While it will surely be a moment of somber reflection for her family and people around the world who cared about her, it’s also a great opportunity to remember how much she loved the holiday—and to appreciate some of her favorite brooches to wear during the Christmas season. Here’s a look at several jewels that we saw her wear numerous times on Christmas Day.