Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
The Swedish royal family has one of the grandest suites of sapphire jewels in the world locked away in their royal vaults, but those aren’t the only sapphires worn by the Bernadotte women. Today, we’re looking at the glamorous necklace of diamonds and cabochon sapphires that belonged to Princess Sibylla, mother of the present king.
The tiaras that Queen Elizabeth II wore throughout her lengthy reign all came from the royal vaults—with one very interesting exception. Today, we’re talking about the Plunket Tiara, a piece which unexpectedly came to HM’s rescue one night in early 1973.
The Princess Royal celebrates her birthday today, and in her honor, we’re spending our morning with pieces from her jewelry box that have stood the test of time: her modern pearl, gold, and diamond earrings.
When you think of American style icons of the last century, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis almost has to be on your list. But she didn’t just have impeccable taste in clothing — she also had a pretty impressive jewelry collection. Today, we’re looking at one of the workhorse pieces from Jackie’s White House days: her diamond sunburst brooch.