Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! The Fourth of July is a day when we mark our national independence from Britain, but I thought it was also a perfect day to highlight a fascinating bejeweled moment from our enduring special relationship. Let’s have a closer look at the jewels worn by Jacqueline Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II for a dinner at Buckingham Palace in June 1961. (Want to read an ad-free version of today’s article? It’s up now for subscribers over at Hidden Gems!)
Today is the anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest jewelry-lovers of the 20th century: Dame Elizabeth Taylor, the iconic actress and philanthropist. In her honor, we’re taking a closer look today at one of her most fantastic and beloved jewelry pieces: the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond Ring.
Today is #PalaceDay, a social media celebration of royal residences and museums throughout Europe. To join in, I’m featuring a tiara worn by a princess for a special gala at the Palace of Versailles in 1973—an event that was a landmark moment not only for the palace itself but for French and American fashion, too.