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The Best Royal Jewels of 2016: #7 (Beatrice’s Rose Ball Glitter)

12.27.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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We’re up to number 7 in our countdown of the best royal jewels of 2016! (Catch up on previous entries on the list over here!)

#7: Beatrice’s Rose Ball Glitter

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When I make “best of” lists like this one, I often find myself drawn to pieces and appearances that were unexpected and surprising. Beatrice Borromeo’s jewels from this year’s Rose Ball definitely fit that bill. While so many members of Monaco’s princely family stick with minimalist, modern jewels, Beatrice went in a completely different (and sparkling) direction this year.

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Here’s a look at the earrings she wore, which feature faceted pale green stones in an elaborate diamond setting.

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And here’s a look at that whopper of a diamond necklace, which is set with a darker green cabochon stone, probably an emerald. If only the rest of the Grimaldis would take a hint and bust out some of their antique pieces… (Here’s a look at what everybody else wore to the ball this year!)

This Week in Royal Jewels: December 9-15

12.16.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

December 9-15, 2016

Here’s our roundup of the best royal jewels that weren’t worn for Nobel gala events this week! Be sure to vote for your favorites in the poll below!

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10. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands wore earrings by Natan to coordinate with her dress on Thursday for the awarding of the Prince Claus Prize in Amsterdam; she also accessorized with her diamond initial bracelet and her diamond and citrine ring.

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9. In Madrid, Queen Letizia of Spain chose super-modern, minimalist white gold earrings by Laura Marquez for an awards dinner on Tuesday.

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8. The Duchess of Cornwall wore her usual diamond and pearl earrings, plus her long, single-stranded pearl necklace and her gold and gemstone bracelet, for a reception in honor of the Woman’s Hour 70th Anniversary Power List at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

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7. This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, visited the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Monday. Crown Princess Victoria wore a pair of earrings made of gold and dark gemstones for the meeting.

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6. King Willem-Alexander’s sisters-in-law, Princesses Mabel and Laurentien, also attended the Prince Claus Awards in Amsterdam on Thursday. Mabel wore fairly understated earrings, but Laurentien selected bolder gold jewels, including statement earrings and a cuff bracelet.

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5. At the official Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo on Saturday, Queen Sonja of Norway wore gold jewelry. (See more images here!)

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4. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway wore embellished hoop earrings and a glittering diamond ring for Saturday’s Peace Prize ceremony. (See more images here!)

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3. Queen Letizia chose bold, colorful earrings from Coolook for a visit to the Zeta Group in Madrid on Monday.

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2. For the annual Children’s Christmas Party at the Palais Princier in Monaco, Princess Charlene wore gorgeous diamond and pearl earrings. (See more images here!)

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1. Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s gray pearl and diamond earrings (and diamond bracelet!) from the Nobel Peace Prize concert win the week for me! (See more images here!)

Presents and Pearls for Princess Charlene

12.15.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Princess Charlene distributes gifts at the annual palace Christmas celebration (Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Yesterday, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the annual Children’s Christmas Party at the Palais Princier — and brought along two special guests.

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For the occasion, Charlene chose a classic pair of earrings: round pearls suspended from two round diamonds.

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The couple arrived with their twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, who just turned two. Jacques ended up enduring a little more of the party than Gabriella, who headed home early.

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Both Albert’s and Charlene’s wedding rings were on display during the photocall.