Royal Jewels

[lambskin]

The Dushess of Angouleme wearing the bracelets

Beautiful painting. But the dry cleaner did a horrible job pressing the gown!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Given the Parma connection, I find it extremely likely that these bracelets eventually passed to Infanta Alicia. If I'm not mistaken, some of the jewels in the Bourbon-Parma auction (Nov 2018 ) were also photographed in 1909 (the pearls) and the late Infanta was seen wearing a similar bracelet here:


Her mother Duchess Marie-Anne of Parma (most likely )wore the bracelets as choker at the coronation of Emperor Karl and Empress Zita in 2016.

they had such beautiful hair in those days

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Semi-royal wedding alert!

Flora Ogilvy, granddaughter of Princess Alexandra of Kent, had her religious wedding to Timothy Vesterberg today. Flora and Timothy were previously married civilly last September in a low key ceremony.

Today's wedding was a mush larger and glittering gathering at St James's Church in Piccadilly, attended by many of the British royals.

Flora proudly wore her grandmother's tiara in its pearl setting - the first time Princess Alexandra has loaned it to somebody else! Just like at the civil wedding, Flora wore her grannie's pearl drop earrings.


Her mother Julia (barely visible on the right) donned a pair of lovely diamond pendant earrings also from Princess Alexandra's collection.


Princess Alexandra was true to herself and were some old favourites - the pearl choker with the lozenge clasp, the pearl cluster earrings and clematis brooch.


The Kent branch was well represented at the wedding - her brother Edward (The Duke) and sister-in-law Marie Christine (Princess Michael), as well as their children attended.
Princess Michael wore a favourite pair of earrings- the star sapphires and a long necklace:


Also present were Lady Helen Taylor in layered necklaces and her friend (and cousin) Sophie, the Princess of Windisch-Graetz in pearl buttons:


Lady St. Andrews (in pearls) and daughter Lady Amelia Windsor were among the guests, too. Note Sylvana's large sapphire engagement ring


Lady Gabriella wore some large greenish blue stones, maybe aquamarines?


And last but not least - we've got the adorable Sophie Wessex. Her brooch was an early present from Prince Edward (1st wedding anniversary?), the earrings I think are from Links of London, while the large aquamarine ring is a newer addition to her collection.

 

[GardenLady21]

September is an GREAT month for royal jewellery watching - a grand wedding, state visit with new jewels and now a new revelation!

Vincent Meylan has shared an important pair of diamond collet bracelets from the collection of Queen Marie Antoinette. The bracelets have an interesting story and will be sold at auction by Christie's this November.

Vincent Meylan on Instagram: "Queen Marie Antoinette’s diamonds are coming to auction at Christie’s Geneva in November ( pic1). It has taken me 3 years to check every details of their provenance. The story begins in 1794 when a box of jewels is opene

3,216 likes, 131 comments - vincentmeylan on September 8, 2021: "Queen Marie Antoinette’s diamonds are coming to auction at Christie’s Geneva in November ( pic1). It has taken me 3 years to check ev..."

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Wow. Just wow. That Instagram post was fascinating.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

India Hicks marries partmer of 25 years (maybe there is hope fot me after all) David Flint Wood
India is Prince Charles God daughter and was a bridesmaid at Charles and Di's wedding, she is the grandaughter of Lord Louie Manhattan, Prince Philip's uncle

 

[lambskin]

OMG Hicks’s wedding dress is stunning! Love the oh so pale blue pumps too. Hope to see more pics as they are released. Thanks for posting.

 

[Rad_Fan]

Princess Margaret’s gleaming Art Deco bracelet sells for 10 times the estimated price

The sentimental piece, worn for her official 19th birthday photograph taken by Cecil Beaton, has sold for £400,000

www.tatler.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Princess Margaret’s gleaming Art Deco bracelet sells for 10 times the estimated price

The sentimental piece, worn for her official 19th birthday photograph taken by Cecil Beaton, has sold for £400,000

www.tatler.com

i just saw this too
i think its sad when jewlwry is bought as an investment rather than for enjoyment

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

nice picture of Cam's wrist

 

[prince.of.preslav]

With her love for VCA, charm bracelets and pearl projects, I think Camilla would be a great addition to the Pricescope family

 

[prince.of.preslav]

India Hicks marries partmer of 25 years (maybe there is hope fot me after all) David Flint Wood
India is Prince Charles God daughter and was a bridesmaid at Charles and Di's wedding, she is the grandaughter of Lord Louie Manhattan, Prince Philip's uncle

Marlene has some lovely photos on her blog. Note the very large bow brooch on Lady Pamela, which resembles the Queen's Dorset Bow Brooch.

After 26 years together, India said I do

royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com

ETA - a pity she didn't wear her mother's tiara, but maybe she thought it would be out of place on a 54 y.o. bride.

 

[LadyMaria]

Multiple weddings and a state visit...maybe life can get back to normal!

 

[Fabulous50]

nice picture of Cam's wrist

Does anyone know what that bracelet is with the heart shaped motifs, on her wrist with the VCA? Thanks!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

With her love for VCA, charm bracelets and pearl projects, I think Camilla would be a great addition to the Pricescope family

and she stacks
and she loves her Nelson NZ made Jens Hansen golden kiwi necklase - that she stacks
plus we are nice here

you would be very welcome ma'am

- but we would be requesting a lot of photos (squeals with anticipation )

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

while we are focusing on weddings and royal relations
James Middleton and Alizee Thevene

 

[prince.of.preslav]

while we are focusing on weddings and royal relations
James Middleton and Alizee Thevene

Art Deco. Sapphire. Solitaire. The things I love about that engagement ring. Congrats to James and Alizee.

PS the doggo is adorable, too

 

[prince.of.preslav]

and she stacks
and she loves her Nelson NZ made Jens Hansen golden kiwi necklase - that she stacks
plus we are nice here

you would be very welcome ma'am

- but we would be requesting a lot of photos (squeals with anticipation )

Will you write her an email with a link to sign up?

And yes, we'll need photos and info! Just imagine the things Cams will be able to tell us about the jewels!

 

[lambskin]

Any pics of Duchess Cate at her brother’s wedding? Interesting that the ER was sapphire and diamond. maybe now an ongoing family tradition?

 

[GardenLady21]

while we are focusing on weddings and royal relations
James Middleton and Alizee Theven

Art Deco. Sapphire. Solitaire. The things I love about that engagement ring. Congrats to James and Alizee.

PS the doggo is adorable, too

while we are focusing on weddings and royal relations
James Middleton and Alizee Thevene

I really love sapphire engagement rings. That's what I wanted....sigh.... Anyhow, its hard to tell, but is Mrs. Middleton's a darker sapphire? I love all the different blues, but it seems that there is love of the darker blue stones in the UK, or is it just my imagination? It is lovely regardless!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Any pics of Duchess Cate at her brother’s wedding? Interesting that the ER was sapphire and diamond. maybe now an ongoing family tradition?

i havn't seen a thing
Everdently the 3 royal kiddies all attended
Kate is always very polite attending other brides' weddings
not usually wearing new outfits and not drawing attention to herself as its the bride's day
but a family shot would be nice

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Any pics of Duchess Cate at her brother’s wedding? Interesting that the ER was sapphire and diamond. maybe now an ongoing family tradition?

From Hello! Magazine:

"HELLO! is making a donation to James’s charity Pets As Therapy in exchange for these exclusive photographs. Visit petsastherapy.org.

For the full wedding album and interview, pick up a copy of this week’s issue of HELLO!, on sale from Monday 20th September."

I guess any photos of the Cambridges will be in the magazine + the Middleton family album

 

[prince.of.preslav]

I really love sapphire engagement rings. That's what I wanted....sigh.... Anyhow, its hard to tell, but is Mrs. Middleton's a darker sapphire? I love all the different blues, but it seems that there is love of the darker blue stones in the UK, or is it just my imagination? It is lovely regardless!

Not a gem expert (for PS standards), but aren't Burma sapphires darker than Ceylon and Kashmir ones? The origin of the stones might account for the darker blue, in addition to personal preferences and budget.
Personally, I'm rather fond of darker stones in solitaires, be it sapphires, emeralds or rubies (and also yellow diamonds).

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

Any pics of Duchess Cate at her brother’s wedding? Interesting that the ER was sapphire and diamond. maybe now an ongoing family tradition?

Coloured stone engagement rings are common in France, maybe that's part of the background... Interestingly enough I thought I might have avoided a sapphire myself when my sister had THE MOST iconic sapphire ring in the world ATM .
But I think it speaks for their relationship. No sibling concurrence

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

From Hello! Magazine:

"HELLO! is making a donation to James’s charity Pets As Therapy in exchange for these exclusive photographs. Visit petsastherapy.org.

For the full wedding album and interview, pick up a copy of this week’s issue of HELLO!, on sale from Monday 20th September."

I guess any photos of the Cambridges will be in the magazine + the Middleton family album

its cool the bride wore Mrs Middleton's wedding dress
that's a sure way not to be compaired to the other two (i mean our future Queen and her sister )

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

from the Chelsea flower show
held for the first time in Autumn so no Queen as she is in Scotland
Pr Prince Edward looking so much like his 2nd cousin, the other Prince Edward Duke of Kent
Ann - dont know who that bloke is - it doesn't look anything like Tim

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Prince and Princess Micheal
Prince Micheal looking like his grandad George V

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Dame Judy Dench/ M
opening the Queen's cannopy garden - well its not the first time she's played the Queen !

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Princess Alexandra

 

[lambskin]

Prince and Princess Micheal
Prince Micheal looking like his grandad George V

It seems Sophie is not wearing hose and she is wearing wedge heel…both looked upon with disfavor from the Queen…. Plus what is that purse she is wearing? It looks like vintage 1970s. But that being said I think she is so pretty.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Just for the record im much better with princesses and princes than i am with actors and actresses


....getting my Judy Denchs mixed up with my Helen Merrins