Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
On June 8 in New York, Christie’s will offer a complete parure of antique amethyst jewelry as part of one of their Magnificent Jewels auctions. Here’s a closer look at the set, which is fit for a Georgian aristocrat—or, perhaps, for a devoted fan of the Bridgerton series?
Nine years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the British royal family descended on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace for the Diamond Jubilee Concert, part of the celebration of the Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne. Today, we’re shining our Sparkling Spotlight on the jewels she wore for the concert—which, surprisingly, didn’t include a whole lot of diamonds!
The final post in our week of articles about the Queen’s coronation jewelry focuses on a pair of items that have always fascinated me: the coronation bracelets, or armills. Here’s some of the fascinating history behind these symbolic gold cuff bracelets.