
Queen Victoria’s jewelry collection was legendary, and new pieces were added right up until the end of her long royal life—including today’s jewel, her diamond and pearl tiara, later worn by the Duchess of Connaught.
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Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World

Queen Victoria’s jewelry collection was legendary, and new pieces were added right up until the end of her long royal life—including today’s jewel, her diamond and pearl tiara, later worn by the Duchess of Connaught.

After this week’s diplomatic reception, you probably saw lots of press noting that the Duchess of Cambridge wore the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara at the event. Except … she didn’t! The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara is a totally separate piece from the sparkler that Kate wore on Thursday. Gather ’round, magpies, and let me tell you the story of the real Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara.

The topaz, the versatile birthstone of everyone with a November birthday, comes in varied sizes and colors. Today, let’s have a look at one of the most gorgeous topaz sets in any royal collection: the demi-parure of Russian pink topazes that belongs to the Swedish royal family.