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…
May Jewels: Sweden's rare emeralds
17th May 2020
Sweden’s emerald collection may be few,
but they make up for it in their beauty. From older pieces to the
newest tiara, we take a look at Sweden’s rare emeralds. There are a
large emerald necklace and two brooches that are seen on the
Swedish royal ladies that…
The Queen’s address to the nation, in the
midst of the coronavirus pandemic, was filled with words that have
struck a chord with many as Her Majesty put her people at the heart
of her message. And she did it while taking comfort in the memory
of a woman who played a…
One of Britain's most famous tiaras is stolen
23rd November 2018
The Portland Tiara, commissioned for a
duchess to wear at a glittering and hugely important royal
occasion, has been stolen. The diadem, made by Cartier in 1902
ahead of the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was
taken on Tuesday night from the gallery where it is on display.
Thieves broke into the Portland Collection Gallery on the Welbeck
Estate in Worksop, Nottinghamshire…
Kate's State Banquet Jewels: the Queen Alexandra Wedding Necklace
24th October 2018
It’s been quite the year for royal
jewellery revivals. After the regal brides of 2018, the Duchess of
Sussex and Princess Eugenie, surprised us by choosing tiaras that
hadn’t been seen in decades for their weddings, the Duchess of
Cambridge has joined this rather…
Royal Wedding Tiaras: when mum knows best
8th October 2018
With just days to go until Princess
Eugenie of York marries Jack Brooksbank, royal wedding fever is
growing and with all apologies to the groom, although we hope he
looks smart, handsome and comfortable on his big day, what we
really want to know all about is what the bride…

