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Antique Amethysts Headed for the Auction Block

06.05.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Antique Suite of Amethyst Jewelry — Christie’s

On June 8 in New York, Christie’s will offer a complete parure of antique amethyst jewelry as part of one of their Magnificent Jewels auctions. Here’s a closer look at the set, which is fit for a Georgian aristocrat—or, perhaps, for a devoted fan of the Bridgerton series?

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Concert Jewels

06.04.2021 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves on stage with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (3rdR) as British singer Paul McCartney (R) and other performers look on after the Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace. in London, on June 4, 20112. A chain of more than 4,200 beacons began to flare across the globe Monday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee, with the last to be lit by the monarch at a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace — LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

Nine years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the British royal family descended on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace for the Diamond Jubilee Concert, part of the celebration of the Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne. Today, we’re shining our Sparkling Spotlight on the jewels she wore for the concert—which, surprisingly, didn’t include a whole lot of diamonds!

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