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On the Block: Tiara Sale Results!

05.18.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Tiaras sold at Sotheby’s (Photo: Sotheby’s)

Yesterday, I introduced you to four tiaras for sale at Sotheby’s. Here’s an update on the final auction prices…

Photo: Sotheby’s

Lot #151: A Seed Pearl and Diamond Tiara, ca. 1915, property of “a lady.” Sold for $49,044.

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Lot #270: A Sapphire and Diamond Tiara (and coordinating ear clips), from “an important private collection.” The lot does not appear to have sold.

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Lot #295: A Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara, ca. late 19th century, property of “an important private collector.” The lot does not appear to have sold.

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Lot #398: An Emerald and Diamond Tiara, ca. 1910, property of “a European noble family.” The lot does not appear to have sold.

National Day in Norway

05.17.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Norway’s royals celebrate National Day (Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images)

The Norwegian royal family led the country in celebrating National Day on Tuesday. Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Prince Sverre Magnus kicked off the celebrations in Asker.

Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images

Here’s a look at Mette-Marit’s traditional ensemble. Note the embellished belt, as well as the brooch ornament at the neck.

Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images

And here’s Ingrid Alexandra, Norway’s future queen, also in traditional dress.

Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images

Later in the day, the family joined King Harald V and Queen Sonja in Oslo for the traditional balcony appearance. The change of venue also led to an outfit change for Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

Maxima Celebrates a Diamond-Studded Birthday

05.17.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attends a congress fr the Pension Federation (Photo: KOEN VAN WEEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Happy birthday to Queen Maxima of the Netherlands! The Dutch queen, who turns 45 today, celebrated by marking the fifth anniversary of the Pension Federation in The Hague.

Photo: KOEN VAN WEEL/AFP/Getty Images

Maxima wore a pair of earrings that feature an orange pearl stud, a diamond dangle, and a gray pearl drop.

Photo: KOEN VAN WEEL/AFP/Getty Images

We also got a great look at her bracelets — including her diamond wedding bracelet, the diamond bracelet featuring symbols and her family’s initials, and the gold and cabochon gemstone bracelet engraved with her daughters’ names — as well as her watch and her ring. It’s tough to see her, but the ring is set with a large, faceted orange gemstone; it was a gift from King Willem-Alexander after the birth of their second daughter, Princess Alexia.