On Monday, the Princess of Wales celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards, handing out shamrocks while wearing a special gold and emerald brooch.
Green Gemstones and Shamrocks for the Princess of Wales on St. Patrick’s Day
Queen Elizabeth II’s Dazzling Diamond Shamrock Brooch
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! There are numerous gorgeous shamrock-shaped jewels in the jewelry collections of British royals, but few are quite as sparkling as the diamond and emerald shamrock brooch worn by Queen Elizabeth II in the last decade of her life. Today, I’ve got the interesting story behind this modern jewel.
Bonus Reading: The Bejeweled World of Marjorie Merriweather Post
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the heiress who became one of the most important American jewelry collectors in history. We’re celebrating her legacy with a special article at Hidden Gems today, and I’ve also got some special bonus reading pieces here—plus a little peek inside her home-turned-museum from a generous reader!
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