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Patricia Treble Talks Royal Brooches

04.22.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Elizabeth II wears a turquoise and diamond brooch, November 2015 (Photo: Matt Cardy-Pool/Getty Images)

Patricia Treble, royal writer at Maclean’s, published an article yesterday that will be right up your alley: a birthday tribute to the brooch, the Queen’s favorite accessory. The article discusses numerous pieces from the Queen’s collection, including the Jardine Star Brooch worn yesterday in Windsor, the brooch from the crown ruby suite, and the Albert brooch. And, as icing on the cake, The Court Jeweller gets a few mentions here and there as well. Enjoy!

Jewels on Film: Elizabeth at 90

04.22.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Last night’s utterly charming new BBC documentary Elizabeth at 90 has made an appearance on YouTube, for those of you who weren’t already able to view it. Note: if you’re going to watch it, I’d do so quickly — videos like these are inevitably removed soon after they’re uploaded. Also of note: the BBC will be airing an extended 90-minute version of the same documentary on Sunday afternoon. Enjoy!

Aquamarine Clips for a Presidential Lunch

04.22.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greet President Obama (Photo: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Following Thursday’s big 90th birthday celebrations, it was back to business as usual on Friday for Queen Elizabeth II. She and the Duke of Edinburgh hosted President and Mrs. Obama of the United States for a lunch at Windsor Castle.

Photo: John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images

The Queen wore her diamond and aquamarine clips for the occasion. The twinned clip brooches, reportedly made by Boucheron, have been in her jewelry box for more than 70 years; they were an 18th birthday present from her parents in 1944.

Photo: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

Like the Queen herself, these clips are classics that never go out of style.

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