Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
In the 1960s, Princess Paola of Belgium was one of the most glamorous and gorgeous royals in Europe. The future queen consort made an especially chic appearance at a ball in 1965, wearing a tiara with major royal roots.
On Friday, the Dutch royal family gathered at Huis ten Bosch Palace for their annual summer photo session, and they brought along some royal jewelry perfect for summertime!
This week, the people of Belgium celebrate their country’s National Day, and we’re joining in the festivities with a week’s worth of glittering jewels worn by the ladies of the Belgian royal family. First up: a sparkling state visit appearance from Queen Fabiola, nearly 60 years ago!
By the early 1960s, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom had already been on the throne for a decade. That’s a decade’s worth of experience in white-tie banquets, state visits, and overseas tours, all of which required the coordination of gowns, order sashes, and jewels. It’s not a coincidence that this is also the point when she began acquiring a few pieces of jewelry of her own, filling in holes in her collection. Today’s jewel, the Baring Ruby Necklace, was one of those additions.