Love Triumphant: The Wedding of Harald and Sonja of Norway
Fifty-eight years ago today, the Crown Prince of Norway finally married his longtime love after waiting for nearly a decade for his father’s permission
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In-depth historical content and royal jewelry coverage from Lauren Kiehna, the writer and editor of The Court Jeweller
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A Diamond Floral Tiara Sparkles on an Aristocratic Bride in Denmark
The Danish royals bring out tiaras for an island wedding, Camilla takes a lucky charm to York, and I live my best life at the BMW Championship
“The Broker of Aquamarine”: Queen Elizabeth II’s Magnificent Brazilian Tiara
The people of Brazil offered the late Queen Elizabeth II a fabulous series of aquamarine gifts, starting off with a special coronation present in 1953
Royal Emeralds Sparkle in Aachen (and More Bejeweled News!)
Dutch royal emeralds pop up on Princess Amalia, Princess Eugenie reveals a jewelry-related baby name, and Liechtenstein makes a major succession change
From Imperial Vienna to the Beverly Hilton: The Historic Habsburg Peridots on the Red Carpet
How, exactly, did Joan Rivers get her hands on a set of peridot jewels worn by a pair of imperial archduchesses? I've got the fascinating story today at Hidden Gems.
Diana's Butterfly Earrings Alight in Canada (and More Bejeweled News!)
Diana's earrings flutter into the spotlight, the Duchess of Edinburgh glows in golden flowers, and I search for summertime hobby options
Secrets of Britain's Royal Jewels, Revealed in a New Book About Royal Fashion
Justine Picardie's Fashioning the Crown brings us inside the sartorial world of the Windsors, revealing crown jewel hiding places and undercover investigations
A Diamond Wedding Tiara with an Imperial History Pops Up in Vienna
A tiara sparkles on a Habsburg bride, Luxembourg showcases its currency jewel history, and I delve into a new series of books
"Long May She Reign": Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Her Silver Jubilee
Twenty-five years after her accession to the throne, London celebrated Queen Elizabeth II during Britain's second public Silver Jubilee festivities
An Aristocratic Wedding Tiara Sparkles in Britain (and More Bejeweled News!)
The Derby Tiara dazzles, Zendaya causes antique controversy, and I look for ways to beat the summer heat
"A Solid Block of Diamonds": Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara
My year-long series on Queen Elizabeth II's tiaras continues today with a look at a Russian-inspired tiara given to the Princess of Wales more than a century ago
Butterfly Brooch History Revealed, World Cup Rubies, and More Bejeweled News!
We learn the provenance of a fascinating British royal jewel, Queen Letizia wears patriotic rubies, and I talk all about Sweden's royal tiaras
"The Splendours of This Second of June": The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Part II)
My series on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II concludes today with anointing and crowning, coaches and carriages, a balcony appearance and flypast, and dancing in the streets
The Princess of Wales in Rubies, Cartier Treasures in Melbourne (and More!)
Rubies are gleaming on Kate at Wimbledon, Cartier jewels are sparkling in Australia, and I'm packing my bags for an upcoming trip