Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today marks the third anniversary of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and the Prince and Princess of Wales remembered her with two of her favorite things: the Women’s Institute and diamonds.
Buckingham Palace announced today that the Duchess of Kent passed away on Thursday evening at Kensington Palace. Today, in her honor, we’re devoting extra space here to some bejeweled highlights from her long, interesting royal life.
On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales made their return to royal duties after their summer holidays, with Catherine wearing a favorite pair of earrings for a visit to the Natural History Museum in London.
September is the month for sapphires, and we’re beginning our celebration of the royal blue gemstone with a look at a sentimental sapphire bracelet, made by Cartier, that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
August is the month for marveling at the grassy-green peridot, a semi-precious gemstone that I personally love quite a lot. Today, let’s take a closer look at a magnificent peridot and diamond demi-parure currently on display in London as part of the Cartier exhibition at the V&A.