Archives for August 2022

Queen Sirikit’s Glamorous Royal World Tour Tiaras

08.12.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Sirikit of Thailand attends a gala concert in The Hague during the state visit to the Netherlands, October 1960 [JOOP VAN BILSEN/ANEFO/NATIONAAL ARCHIEF/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS]

How’s this for a recipe for bejeweled splendor? A young, beautiful Queen Consort, a cache of sparkling jewels, a custom-made couture wardrobe, and a six-month world tour—all the ingredients for timeless royal elegance came together as Queen Sirikit of Thailand (who celebrates her 90th birthday today!) traveled across the globe in style in 1960.

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The Poltimore Tiara Sparkles for a Silver Jubilee Celebration

08.11.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Princess Margaret at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden where she attended a Gala Silver Jubilee performance of opera and ballet, May 1977 — PA Images/Alamy

We couldn’t do a week-long series on Princess Margaret’s tiaras without talking about this one, could we? Today, we’ve got a glimpse of the Poltimore Tiara sparkling during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977 (plus a few more royal tiaras worn for the same event!).

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The Queen’s Coronation Diamonds on Sparkling Display

08.11.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Continuing the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in this historic year, her Majesty's The Queens Coronation Necklace and Earrings are on display in the Lantern Lobby as part of a special display at Windsor Castle exploring the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, at Windsor Castle on July 6, 2022 in Windsor, England — Nicky J Sims/Getty Images

We’ve discussed all three of the Royal Collection exhibitions currently running at royal residences across Britain. Today, we’ve got a closer look at some of the most important jewels on display right now at Windsor Castle: the Coronation Diamonds.

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