Queen Camilla has chosen one of the most
prestigious brooches in the royal collection for the start of the
German State Visit and hinted as a starring role in the prestigious
event for Queen Victoria. The gem in question is a giant sapphire
and diamond brooch that once belonged to Victoria. It was given to
her by her beloved husband, Prince Albert. Albert was born in
Germany, in Coburg, and…
Priceless emerald and diamond necklace among jewels stolen from royal collection in Paris
20th October 2025
Thieves have stolen some of the most
priceless pieces of jewellery linked to French royalty in a smash
and grab raid at the Louvre in Paris. A gang used a cherry picker
to gain access to the Apollo gallery on an upper floor at the
museum on Sunday morning, just as the…
Crown of Empress Eugenie broken but safe after Paris jewel heist hits royal collection
19th October 2025
The crown of the Empress Eugenie has been
found damaged but safe after it was among priceless gems taken from
the Louvre in Paris in a smash and grab raid just minutes before
the museum opened to visitors. French police are hunting a group of
thieves who used a cherry…
Princess Anne’s had quite the stylish
summer with a number of looks that have caught everyone’s eye. For
one of her latest appearances she went classic and elegant and
added jewels that have a royal history that’s hard to beat. The
Princess Royal and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, did the honours
at one of the biggest events in the Army’s’ calendar. The
Household…
Pearls are the birthstone of June and for
centuries they have taken a starring role in royal jewels. They now
feature in some of the best known pieces worn by ruling dynasties
across Europe. Among the Danish collection are some truly romantic
and historic pieces. Queen…
The steel of Sweden: the sparkling tiaras with a link to a tragic royal that were hidden for decades
3rd June 2025
The Swedish Royal Family has a knack for
jewellery, and that’s especially true of their steel tiaras. There
are two steel cut tiaras in their vault and both have a link to a
tragic royal. The Cut Steel Tiara dates back to Queen Hortense of
Holland’s time; she was…
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement
ring is a striking and classic gem that was created by a favourite
jeweller and with a love message hidden in its stones. When Prince
Edward announced his engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones on January 6th
1999, the engagement ring was front and centre. Prince Edward and
Sophie Rhys-Jones announced their engagement on January 6th
1999(ITV still/ fair…
How Princess Beatrice followed Queen Elizabeth II's lead when it came to a very important piece of jewellery
2nd April 2025
She was always very close to her
grandmother and it seems Princess Beatrice followed Queen
Elizabeth’s lead when it came to a very important piece of
jewellery. Beatrice, just like her granny, had an all diamond
engagement ring. As Princess Beatrice announced her…
Queen Beatrix ruled the Netherlands for
33 years; she took the throne in 1980 upon the abdication of her
mother, Queen Juliana. She chose to abdicate in 2013 with her son,
Willem-Alexander, taking the throne. Queen Beatrix held a special
gala the night before her abdication…
Princess Margaret was one of the most
fashionable royals of the 20th century and her tiaras helped to
cement her glamorous role. An unusual and striking turquoise Tiara
is one of those jewels. Queen Mary originally bought this
diamond and Persian turquoise tiara as part of a set from Garrard;
the set also included a necklace, a brooch, and earrings. She had
an upper row of diamonds removed…
