Princess Astrid, sister to King Harald V
of Norway, has one of the most unusual tiaras still worn today- and
she has joked that it has a particular attribute. Princess
Astrid’s diamond aigrettes are a rarer style of tiara; the aigrette
mimics the tufted style of an egret’s head plumes. There is a thin
diamond band in a scroll-design for a base, and there are two
interchangeable…
The sparkling royal tiaras with no jewels that are favourites of a future queen
21st August 2024
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: the Steel Cut Tiara and
the Steel Cut Bandeau. Both have a link to France and as that
country’s President…
The poignant family links of the royal jewels that marked an historic day
19th August 2024
Queen Elizabeth II wore some of the most
famous royal jewels in royal history but one set had a very special
meaning for her and were well used at some of the most important
moments of her historic reign. One of those times was her Platinum
Jubilee where she sparkled with a…
They are some of the most famous royal
engagement rings in the world and many of them are far from just
diamonds. From the Queen Mother to Princess Eugenie, sapphires are
a popular choice amongst the Windsors. However, other women have
also worn rubies, emeralds, and a unique stone from an architect
prince. Here’s Royal Central’s look at the bright and beautiful
rings of the brides of…
When you hear the term “Granny’s Chips,”
you might be thinking of your grandma and her homemade chip recipe.
When it comes to the Royal Family, Granny’s Chips is the furthest
thing from a plate of fried potatoes; it’s one of the most…
A special exhibition marking the historic
reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open
as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way. The display,
called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in
jewellery”, will…
The Cartier Halo Tiara earned its way
into the royal history books when it was worn by Miss Catherine
Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. Commissioned by
the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth II’s father in 1936, from the
House of Cartier, the tiara is made from 1000 diamonds and
platinum. Embed from Getty Images Three narrow bands of brilliant
cut diamonds form the base, which is…
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Louise received this tiara as an 18th birthday present from her
grandfather, King Olav, in 1989. This delicate tiara…
Born into a wealthy British aristocratic
family and later marrying the heir to the throne, Diana, Princess
of Wales, had an enviable jewel collection. However, the late
princess had a fondness for pearls, particularly chokers. In June,
the month where the precious stone…
He’s been at her side for over seven
decades and as the Duke of Edinburgh marks his 99th birthday, the
Queen added a special tribute to the celebratory photograph. For
the picture, taken at Windsor Castle, Her Majesty wore the Cullinan
V brooch with its famous heart shaped diamond. The brooch is one of
the Queen’s favourite pieces. It’s been part of her collection
since 1953…
