The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal
Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its
accompanying parure. [getty src=”108407442″ width=”425″
height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark
received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In
addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King…
The ruby is the birthstone for July. It’s
been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now
features in some of the most striking pieces in European vaults.
The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous examples of the
stone. Here are the…
The birthstone of July, the ruby, has
been used as a symbol of royalty for centuries. Today we’re looking
at the history behind the most famous ruby tiara in the Danish
Royal Family’s collection: the Danish Ruby Parure. Now most closely
associated with Crown Princess…
King Olav’s Gift Tiara [getty
src=”154430547″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Princess Märtha
Louise received this tiara as an 18th birthday present from her
grandfather, King Olav, in 1989. This delicate tiara features
diamonds and pearls in an ‘ears of wheat’-style setting that sits
upon a fine band. This is the only tiara that…
Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara
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Princess Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from
diamond hearts and fleur-de-lis motifs, as a gift from…
It was the day that the first of a new
wave of queens in waiting in Europe got married. Crown Princess
Victoria of Sweden has been a royal revolution in her own right and
her wedding day was just as groundbreaking. Join Lydia Starbuck,
Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger for a…
Infanta Cristina Federica Victoria
Antonia de la Santísima Trinidad de Borbón y de Grecia was born on
13 June 1965 to the then-Prince and Princess of Asturias (Juan
Carlos and Sofía) at Sanyres Loreto in Madrid. The Infanta is the
second child and younger daughter of Juan Carlos and Sofía; her
older sister is Infanta Elena, and her younger brother is King
Felipe VI. While she was born into…
Asturias Fleur-de-Lys Tiara [getty
src=”469827298″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Queen Letizia is
reported to have received this tiara as a fifth anniversary present
from her husband, King Felipe, but didn’t…
In addition to the now-iconic double-and
triple-strand pearl necklaces The Queen has frequently sported
throughout her life as part of an unofficial uniform, she also has
at her disposal many pearl pieces (necklaces, brooches, and
earrings) that she wears with her outfits.
June’s birthstone is the pearl. This
pretty gem has been worn by royalty for years and is found in some
of the most famous regal jewel collections in the world. Here,
Royal Central takes a look at some of the most celebrated pearl
pieces belonging to the British Royal Family. Cartier Indian Tiara
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