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Queen Fabiola's Aquamarines—and Emerald Engagement Ring—Head to Auction in Spain
Spectacular jewels that belonged to one of Belgium's beloved queens consort will soon be sold at auction in her native Spain, causing consternation in…
14 hrs ago
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Lauren Kiehna
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The Winter Egg Stays in London (And More Bejeweled News!)
Wartski (re)acquires a fabulous imperial Easter egg, the royal world says goodbye to a beloved cousin, and the Brits schedule an upcoming state banquet
Jan 14
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Lauren Kiehna
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A Royal Jewelry Role Model: The Princess of Wales and the Queen Mother's Tiaras and Jewels
From tiaras and necklaces to bracelets, earrings, and brooches, Catherine has demonstrated that the Queen Mum is one of her personal royal jewelry icons
Jan 10
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Lauren Kiehna
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A Tudor Heart, A French Royal Auction, and Kate's Tiaras (And More!)
The British Museum asks for help to save a royal jewel, a set of French royal jewelry hits the auction block, and the Princess of Wales makes tiara…
Jan 7
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Lauren Kiehna
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"The Young Princess Who Came to London": The Birth of Queen Elizabeth II
Our year-long series chronicling key days in the life of Queen Elizabeth II begins with her arrival in London in April 1926
Jan 3
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Lauren Kiehna
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December 2025
"A Thing of Beauty As Rare As Jade": Barbara Hutton's Spectacular Christmas Necklace
On the night after Christmas in 1933, Barbara Hutton arrived at the Metropolitan Opera in New York with a new husband—and a gorgeous new jade necklace
Dec 20, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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British Royal Christmas Jewels Are Sparkling (and More Jewelry Updates!)
Two pairs of eye-catching earrings for the Princess of Wales, gala portraits in Norway, and an update on my holiday posting schedule
Dec 17, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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Cartier, the Bonapartes, and the V&A: Princess George's Olive Wreath Tiara
This week marked the anniversary of a fascinating Greek royal wedding, featuring a tiara recently showcased in the V&A's Cartier exhibition
Dec 13, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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One of My Favorite Tiaras Has Landed in London (and More Jewelry News!)
Stand-in tiaras at the V&A, a crumbly escape for the crown jewels, and a delightful Fabergé Christmas card moment
Dec 11, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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A Sparkling Souvenir from a Royal Bridesmaid, a Century Later
One of the brooches gifted by Prince Albert, Duke of York, to the bridesmaids attending Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon has been sold at auction
Dec 6, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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The Tiara News Just Keeps on Coming—and an Imperial Easter Egg Sells for Millions!
In the latest free bonus edition of Hidden Gems, we cover tiaras being offered at auction, tiaras reappearing on debutantes, tiaras during state…
Dec 4, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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November 2025
Bunny Mellon's Magnificent Blue Diamond Sells Once Again
A pear-shaped diamond that belonged to the famous horticulturalist has sold for the second time since her passing—but the second auction was less…
Nov 29, 2025
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Lauren Kiehna
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