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The queen who created a modern monarchy and gave it the jewels to match

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24th March 2025
She was alive during the reigns of six different British monarchs and was a guiding member of the British Royal Family for generations, helping to create the House of Windsor. Queen Mary also created and collected some of the most beloved pieces in the Royal Family’s vaults. Garrard & Co created the crown now known as Queen Mary’s Crown in 1911 for King George V and Queen Mary’s…
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The mysterious tiara that's become a go to for queens and princesses

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22nd March 2025
The Royal Family often earmarks a tiara for one member to wear throughout their life. However, there are a few tiaras that have been worn by multiple members. The mysterious Five Aquamarine Tiara is one of those shared pieces. The Five Aquamarine Tiara, also referred to as the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara, features a high frame with five large oval aquamarines each surrounded by diamond…
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Sweden's future queen sparkles in tiara left to her by a much loved princess

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20th March 2025
Sweden’s future queen chose a tiara packed with history and personal meanings for a sparkling event at Stockholm’s Royal Palace.Crown Princess Victoria wore the Laurel Wreath tiara, a pretty gem left to her by her beloved great aunt, Princess Lilian, whose own story is one of the most famous royal romances of the 20th century.The glittering tribute came as the Swedish Royal…
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The personal meaning of the sparkling gems chosen by Queen Elizabeth II for a moment of history

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17th March 2025
Queen Elizabeth II had countless brooches in her personal collection, and would often use her jewels to send diplomatic messages on both her domestic and international engagements. However, there were some brooches that she wore for very sentimental reasons, including a set known as the Aquamarine Clips. This pair of identical diamond and aquamarine brooches has eleven rectangular…
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