Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
In the spring of 2007, the King and Queen of Sweden headed to Tokyo for a state visit. Today, our Sparkling Spotlight shines on the diamonds and rubies worn by Queen Silvia for a banquet at the Imperial Palace.
The Queen’s jewelry collection is packed with brooches set with a rainbow of gemstones, and she has numerous examples of pieces set with rubies. Today, I’ve got a roundup of some of the Queen’s sparkling ruby brooches!
The Swedish royal family’s tiara collection is one of the most interesting and extensive in Europe, full of pieces that date to the early nineteenth century. Today, we’ve got a look at one of the most unique of these Empire-era heirlooms: the Swedish Cut-Steel Bandeau.