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An Incredible Emerald Tiara at the Kennedy White House

07.02.2023 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy host the Shah and Shahbanu of Iran for a state dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 1962 (Warren K. Leffler/Library of Congress/Wikimedia Commons)

Our series on royal jewels at American state dinners continues today with an especially sparkly state visit from 1962, featuring an incredible tiara and an iconic brooch moment.

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The Daily Diadem: Farah Pahlavi’s Floral Tiara

11.29.2020 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Farah Pahlavi, the former Empress of Iran, wears a diamond and topaz floral tiara in an official portrait, ca. 1970s; more on the tiara over here!

The Daily Diadem: The Seven Emeralds Tiara

11.14.2020 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran wears the Seven Emeralds Tiara for dinner with President and Mrs. Kennedy at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 1962; more on the tiara here!