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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!)

This Fortnight in Royal (Daytime) Jewels: November 18-December 1

12.02.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

November 18 – December 1, 2016

We’ve got so much to choose from in this super-sized fortnight’s jewel roundup that I’ve split the posts in two. This first post features daytime and reception jewels, while another post later today will cover the gala jewels. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites!

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15. On the second day of her state visit to Portugal, Queen Letizia of Spain wore golden hoop earrings for a visit to a university in Porto. (See more images here.)

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14. Crown Princess Mary wore sparkling stud earrings and gorgeous rings to open the Mothers’ Help House in Copenhagen. (See more images here.)

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13. At a memorial service for the late 6th Duke of Westminster, the Duchess of Cambridge wore the diamond and pearl earrings she recently borrowed from the Queen. (See more images here.)

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12. Princess Caroline of Monaco wore a suite of gold and diamond jewels belonging to her late mother, Princess Grace, at the annual National Day celebrations. (See more images here.)

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11. Pearls were Princess Charlene’s choice of jewel for the daytime events on National Day in Monaco. (See more images here.)

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10. Queen Letizia wore a unique pair of double-pendant earrings at the start of the Spanish state visit to Portugal. (See more images here.)

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9. At a reception honoring her patronages ahead of her 80th birthday, Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy wore diamond daisy earrings, her diamond floral brooch, and her pearl choker with the pearl and diamond clasp. (See more images here.)

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8. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom hosted the reception for her cousin, Princess Alexandra; she wore the Flame Lily Brooch that she received in 1947 for the occasion. (See more images here.)

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7. For a visit to Utrecht during the Belgian state visit to the Netherlands, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands selected amethyst drop earrings. (See more images here.)

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6. For visits to non-profit organizations on the second day of the Belgian-Dutch state visit, Queen Maxima wore her garnet and diamond tassel earrings with her diamond openwork crescent brooch. (See more images here.)

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5. Queen Mathilde wore her diamond drop earrings with her lovely diamond and pearl brooch for her arrival in the Netherlands at the start of the state visit. (See more images here.)

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4. Queen Maxima wore gray pearl and diamond jewels for the beginning of the state visit, including the family’s elaborate gray pearl stem brooch. (See more images here.)

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3. In Utrecht, Queen Mathilde chose an elaborate pair of diamond earrings with an abstract design for the final day of the Belgian-Dutch state visit. (See more images here.)

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2. Queen Elizabeth II wore one of her oldest brooches, part of the Kent Amethyst Suite, for a service at Westminster Abbey honoring the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. (See more images here.)

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1. For a reception at Buckingham Palace on November 22, Queen Elizabeth II brought out a jewelry surprise: a pair of aquamarine and diamond clips she hadn’t worn in public before. These belonged to the late Queen Mother.

Spanish State Visit to Portugal: Day 2 (Porto and Lisbon)

11.30.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

King Felipe and Queen Letizia attend a gala dinner in Lisbon (Photo: ANTONIO COTRIM/AFP/Getty Images)

The Spanish state visit to Portugal continued on Tuesday with engagements in Porto and a glittering gala in Lisbon.

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the Science and Technology Park at Porto University in the morning.

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Letizia wore Hugo Boss separates and accessorized with new hammered gold hoop earrings from Bimba y Lola.

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Here’s a better look at the whole outfit.

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In the evening, the royal couple attended a gala dinner in Lisbon. Letizia wore a pair of diamond and emerald earrings that belong to her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia.

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Letizia has borrowed these earrings, which are part of a larger suite of jewels, on other occasions. From this angle, you can see a bit of the earring clasp, as well as Letizia’s interesting hairstyle.

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And here’s a fuller look at the sparkling dress, which is by Felipe Varela.