Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On Sunday, the British royals gathered in London for the annual National Service Of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. For such a solemn moment of remembrance, military badges and pearls were naturally the royal accessories of choice.
The British royals gathered in London on Saturday for an important annual event: the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance, held at the Royal Albert Hall. The royal ladies wore several pieces of significant, sentimental jewelry as they paid tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for Britain.
Time seriously flies! Can you believe that it’s been 36 years since Charles and Diana’s famous 1985 visit to Washington, D.C.? On November 9, 1985, Diana made one of her most iconic appearances, dancing at a White House dinner with Hollywood stars, including John Travolta. Here’s a closer look at the jewels and the history from that event.
Leaders from around the world have gathered in Glasgow this week for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, and the British royals extended special hospitality at receptions on Monday evening for those in attendance.
October’s glorious birthstone, the opal, is full of life and rainbow-colored fire. Perhaps the changeability of the precious stone is part of the reason that some over time have believed that opals hold unusual power, sometimes bringing serious bad luck to their wearers. But what about royal examples of the stone? We’ve got a closer look today at several important royal opals—and whether or not their wearers believed that they were cursed!