Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today at Hidden Gems, I’m bringing you a deep dive into the history of Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet, now on display at the V&A in London. As a companion piece here today, I’ve got a roundup of articles about Queen Victoria’s brooches, including the sapphire brooch that Victoria wore with the coronet in her famous Winterhalter portrait.
More than a century ago in Britain, August was Coronation Month. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were crowned in a delayed ceremony at Westminster Abbey, an event that was in many ways a pinnacle of the glamorous Edwardian era. Today, let’s return to the current Royal Collection Trust exhibition on the Edwardians, with a focus on the royal jewelry on display.
Let’s wrap up July with one more look at the month’s blazing crimson birthstone, the romantic ruby. Specifically, I’ve got a look today at the rubies worn by Queen Camilla, who celebrated her birthday earlier this month, including royal pieces, personal jewels, and rubies we have yet to see her wear in public.