Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Seventy-four years ago today, King Gustaf V of Sweden’s passing put his son and daughter-in-law, King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise, on the Swedish throne. In honor of the anniversary, I’ve got a look today at a fascinating set of bejeweled gala portraits of Louise, the German-British princess who lost her title and then gained a kingdom.
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 Monday evening, representatives of all three Scandinavian royal families gathered in Berlin for a special anniversary celebration, with some important jewelry pieces incorporated into their gala wardrobes.