Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
October’s glorious birthstone, the opal, is full of life and rainbow-colored fire. Perhaps the changeability of the precious stone is part of the reason that some over time have believed that opals hold unusual power, sometimes bringing serious bad luck to their wearers. But what about royal examples of the stone? We’ve got a closer look today at several important royal opals—and whether or not their wearers believed that they were cursed!
As many around the world celebrate Halloween this weekend, it’s time once again to turn to one of the most chilling gemstones of all: the Hope Diamond. Today, we’re looking closely at the years when Evalyn Walsh McLean owned the diamond, to try to answer a lingering question: did the gemstone really bring the family bad luck?
All week, we’ve been enjoying a look at jewels worn by royals on visits to Germany, as a little Oktoberfest tribute. Today, we wrap up the mini series with a truly unique set of royal jewels: Queen Sonja’s modern gold pieces.