Glittering Gala Jewels in Monte-Carlo

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We were just chatting here recently about our desire for more glittering galas in Monaco, and on Friday, the Grimaldis delivered.

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Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline headed to the Monte-Carlo Casino for the black-tie “Lights of Gaming” Gala, and Caroline brought some interesting jewels with her.

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Caroline accessorized her black sequinned gown with dramatic diamond earrings featuring pendants set with pinky-red gems.

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Here’s a closer look at the modern earrings.

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The most dramatic jewel from Caroline’s ensemble, however, was her large starfish brooch, which she pinned to the plunging neckline of her gown.

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Here’s a closer look at the crystal and diamond brooch.

UPDATE: Lovely reader Deb kindly passed along a link to a recent Belperron catalogue, and there’s a near match for Caroline’s starfish on page eleven. Looks like we’ve got a firm ID, and confirmation that this piece is made of diamonds, rock crystal, and gold.

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It’s the second major outing for the starfish this year. In March 2018, Caroline wore the starfish for the annual Rose Ball.

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Here’s a look at Caroline’s entire ensemble for this weekend’s gaming gala. She’s posing here beside Jean-Luc Biamonti, the Chief Executive Officer for the Societe des Bains de Mer, which operates more than fifty properties in Monaco, including the Monte-Carlo Casino.