Royal Blue Sparkle for Queen Maxima

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was out and about on Monday, and she wore some stunning jewels in shades of blue.

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The occasion for the jewel wearing? Maxima was in Veghel, where she attended the opening of the Blauwe Kei Theater at CHV Noordkade, an industrial heritage complex.

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For the occasion, Maxima wore a lovely pair of earrings from the royal vaults: dramatic diamond earrings with the briolette aquamarine pendants once owned by Queen Juliana.

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Here’s a closer view of the earrings, which feature a diamond circle stud with an open center.

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Maxima wore her customary stack of bracelets, including the golden bracelet set with cabochon gems and engraved with the names of her family members. You’ll also note an intriguing ring hidden under the bouquet held in her hand.

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Here’s a closer look at the large rectangular ring, which features a vibrant blue gem set in a modern double cluster of diamonds.

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And here’s a better look at Maxima’s entire ensemble for the theater opening.