Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Among the most dazzling jewelry pieces associated with British royal coronations are the Coronation Necklace and Earrings, which have been worn for four coronation ceremonies. Today, we’ve got a deep-dive into the history of their creation, as well as more than a century of royal wear.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain made a public appearance in Madrid on Saturday to mark an important military observance, and Letizia brought along a familiar pair of earrings from her royal jewelry box.
When a British monarch is crowned, he or she is making an immense commitment to serve the nation and its people. It’s fitting, then, that part of the service involves the placing of a ring on the sovereign’s hand. Today, we’ve got a closer look at three of the coronation rings in the crown jewel collection: the Sovereign’s Ring, Queen Victoria’s Coronation Ring, and the Queen Consort’s Coronation Ring.