Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, was one of the most influential royal consorts in British history. He also happened to be a talented jewelry designer, dreaming up numerous tiaras for his wives and daughters. Today, precisely one of these tiaras, Queen Victoria’s Indian Circlet, remains in the Royal Collection. Let’s delve into its intriguing history.
Our Sparkling Spotlight this week has been focused on excellent examples of royal jewelry set with rubies, and today we’re continuing the theme with a look at a suite of royal rubies from Greece, worn for a Swedish royal wedding in 2010.
The Queen’s royal jewelry box is full of pieces set with rubies, including at least two tiaras and several important necklaces and bracelets. Today, we’ve got a look at a ruby-filled state banquet appearance by Elizabeth II in Slovenia back in the autumn of 2008.