Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Royals around the world have a special place in their heart for sapphires, the spectacular birthstone of September babies. In Britain, one of the gemstone’s biggest fan is the Princess of Wales, who has several pieces set with sapphires in her collection–and may have even more waiting in the wings!
Botswana has been in the news in recent weeks for an astonishingly large diamond find in one of its mines. But the nation’s diamond industry is also producing slightly more modest stones, including this fascinating pair of twin diamonds set to be sold this month at Sotheby’s.
Today in the Netherlands, the Dutch royal family gathered in The Hague for Prinsjesdag, and there were plenty of sparkling royal jewels–including Queen Juliana’s fabulous aquamarines!–on display.