Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Many of us have been enjoying the behind-the-scenes look at Denmark’s royal jewels through the new television documentary, which focuses on the creation of a pair of exhibits dedicated to the sparkling objects from the Danish Royal Collection. Today, I’ve got a treat: a peek inside one of the exhibits! Here’s a special look at some of the jewels from “Mary and the Crown Princesses,” on display now at Koldinghus.
The Queen’s jewelry box includes several impressive pairs of diamond drop earrings, including a dazzling, modern pair inherited from her mother two decades ago. Let’s look a little closer at the Greville Peardrop Earrings today.
Where did it come from? Why is it blue? And, most importantly of all: is it cursed??? I’ll be chatting about these questions and more in my upcoming presentation on the Hope Diamond, and you can come along!