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Tanzanites and Bathrobes as the Obamas Dine at Kensington Palace

04.23.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Prince Harry and the Cambridges host President and Mrs. Obama at Kensington Palace (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

President and Mrs. Obama capped off a day in Britain with a dinner at Kensington Palace. William, Kate, and Harry were all on hand to host.

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Kate wore a suite of diamond and tanzanite jewelry that she debuted last year at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The necklace and earrings were made by Collins and Sons.

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Here’s a look at the set from its previous outing, which was a service of commemoration for British troops who had been stationed in Afghanistan.

Photo: Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images

But the jewelry really wasn’t the story of the event — it was the unexpected meeting between an American head of state and a bathrobe-clad future king.

Photo: Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images

Prince George came out to greet the Obamas and demonstrate how much he enjoys the rocking horse they sent when he was born. It’s just good manners, even if it is bedtime.

Patricia Treble Talks Royal Brooches

04.22.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Elizabeth II wears a turquoise and diamond brooch, November 2015 (Photo: Matt Cardy-Pool/Getty Images)

Patricia Treble, royal writer at Maclean’s, published an article yesterday that will be right up your alley: a birthday tribute to the brooch, the Queen’s favorite accessory. The article discusses numerous pieces from the Queen’s collection, including the Jardine Star Brooch worn yesterday in Windsor, the brooch from the crown ruby suite, and the Albert brooch. And, as icing on the cake, The Court Jeweller gets a few mentions here and there as well. Enjoy!

Jewels on Film: Elizabeth at 90

04.22.2016 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Last night’s utterly charming new BBC documentary Elizabeth at 90 has made an appearance on YouTube, for those of you who weren’t already able to view it. Note: if you’re going to watch it, I’d do so quickly — videos like these are inevitably removed soon after they’re uploaded. Also of note: the BBC will be airing an extended 90-minute version of the same documentary on Sunday afternoon. Enjoy!