We recently talked about one of the oldest pairs of diamond earrings in the Swedish royal collection, the Vasa Earrings. Today, we’re looking at their little sisters: the Karl Johan Earrings.
The Karl Johan Earrings
Danish/Belgian State Visit: Return Dinner
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One more glamorous event from this week’s Belgian state visit to Denmark: the return dinner. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde threw a black-tie dinner for their Danish counterparts at The Black Diamond in Copenhagen this evening — here’s a look at the jewels they wore.
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Queen Mathilde wore her lovely diamond fringe earrings for the dinner, along with the ruby and diamond bracelet that belonged to the late Queen Fabiola.
It’s a bit difficult to see Queen Margrethe’s jewels, but I believe she’s wearing pieces from the sapphire suite that belonged to Queen Alexandrine. (Because the sapphire demi-parure lacks a tiara, she often wears it for black-tie events.) She also has a metallic comb in her hair, and you can see her golden family bracelet on her left wrist.
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Crown Princess Mary sparkled in her amethyst briolette drop earrings, plus three sparkling bangles. One is the usual Cartier Love Bracelet that she sports on her left wrist.
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Here’s a better look at Mary and Mathilde’s evening ensembles. Mary’s gown features illusion netting at the shoulders.
Danish/Belgian State Visit: Touring Copenhagen
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark escorted King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians around Copenhagen today on the second day of the Danish-Belgian state visit. Here’s a look at the jewels worn by the royal ladies.
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Mary and Mathilde visited several locations, including the Amager Faelled School.
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Mary wore sparkling cluster stud earrings for the day’s engagements.
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On her right hand and wrist, she wore jewelry made of gold, diamonds, and black pearls. Both pieces are from Marianne Dulong.
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Mary wore a Cartier Love Bracelet on her left wrist, plus her wedding and engagement rings on her left hand.
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Queen Mathilde chose earrings with pale pink drops surrounded by a border of diamonds.
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She wore a slim gold band on her right hand — possibly her wedding ring?
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On her left wrist, she wore a bracelet and a watch.
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Later, Mary and Mathilde joined Frederik and Philippe at the Cinematheque for an event focused on Belgian culture.