Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Most of the tiaras worn by Queen Elizabeth II were inherited from her sparkling royal relatives, but there are a few pieces she’s added to the collection herself. One of them is today’s tiara, the Burmese Ruby, which she commissioned in the 1970s.
We recently talked about one of the oldest pairs of diamond earrings in the Swedish royal collection, the Vasa Earrings. Today, we’re looking at their little sisters: the Karl Johan Earrings.
With its wave-like diamond pattern and its seafoam-colored central aquamarine, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s most modern tiara is a striking piece. Even better: it’s convertible!