Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
New year receptions have also been taking place in Brussels, and this week we saw sapphires, diamonds, and pearls sparkling on Belgium’s queen and crown princess at a palace reception for European dignitaries.
I previously covered the gorgeous tiaras worn by the Japanese imperial family to welcome the new year, but the empresses and princesses also wore some lovely brooches to greet the public at the start of 2026. Here’s a closer look at the jewels worn for the traditional balcony appearances on the second day of the year.
Our whirlwind of new year reception jewels has landed us in Amsterdam, where the Queen of the Netherlands wore fabulous emeralds and a spectacular flower brooch to host the diplomatic corps.