Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t an enormous fan of amethysts—her collection only included a few pieces of jewelry set with the royal purple gemstone. But the most prominent amethyst piece in her jewelry box, a brooch that belonged to Queen Victoria’s mother, was a firm favorite. Today, we’ve got a look at a rare appearance from the complete Kent Amethyst Brooch, during the late Queen’s 1991 state visit to the United States.
The former royal family of Greece gathered in Athens on Saturday for a special service honoring the memory of the late King Constantine II, and jewels of remembrance, especially pearls, were on display.
A pair of Swedish crown princesses have worn this sparkling laurel wreath tiara—and another may be waiting in the wings to take her turn with the jewel. On Princess Estelle’s birthday, let’s take a closer look at the Boucheron Laurel Wreath Tiara from her mother’s personal jewelry collection.