
It’s rare that heirloom-quality royal jewelry becomes available for purchase, but right now, one of Queen Mary’s jewels is up for sale: a fascinating diamond and multi-colored pearl bar brooch.
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It’s rare that heirloom-quality royal jewelry becomes available for purchase, but right now, one of Queen Mary’s jewels is up for sale: a fascinating diamond and multi-colored pearl bar brooch.

On Wednesday, the Queen of the Netherlands learned about training programs for future chefs and restauranteurs in Houten, wearing a pair of intriguing statement earrings for the visit.

Today’s article at Hidden Gems takes us to Lisbon in January 1905, when the Portuguese royals hosted the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and their daughters for an intriguing official visit. As a bonus today, I’ve got a roundup of some of my past articles dedicated to the former royal tiaras of Portugal.

Today in the Netherlands, Princess Beatrix—the former monarch and mother of the present King—celebrates her birthday. In her honor, I’ve got a bejeweled flashback to one of the most glittering moments of her early reign: a stunning diamond and sapphire appearance at the Guildhall during her 1982 state visit to Britain.