Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Today at Hidden Gems, I shared an extensive write-up on the jewels and the drama surrounding the engagement of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Belgium a quarter of a century ago. As a bonus, I’ve got a roundup of royal engagement ring content from the flurry of announcements from reigning monarchs in the years that followed immediately after Philippe and Mathilde’s engagement. Enjoy!
October babies are blessed with a unique birthstone: the unusual, colorful opal. In our bonus reading post today, I’ve got a roundup of articles I’ve written about royal opals–stones that have been alternately treasured and feared by their owners over the centuries.
On Tuesday, Queen Máxima brought out her gorgeous suite of tanzanite jewelry as she opened a new factory in the Netherlands.