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Queen Mary's Jewelry: Art Deco Royal Collection

Queen Mary's Jewelry: Art Deco Royal Collection

Queen Mary was the greatest royal jewelry collector of the 20th century — assembling Cambridge Emeralds, the Vladimir Tiara, and Cullinan III and IV while systematically recovering historic pieces for...

Queen Mary's Jewelry: Art Deco Royal Collection

Queen Mary was the greatest royal jewelry collector of the 20th century — assembling Cambridge Emeralds, the Vladimir Tiara, and Cullinan III and IV while systematically recovering historic pieces for...

Princess Margaret's Jewelry: Bohemian Royal Style

Princess Margaret's Jewelry: Bohemian Royal Style

Princess Margaret was the royal rebel whose bold jewelry choices — from the Poltimore Tiara perched high at her 1960 wedding to Cartier pieces and aquamarines — made her one...

Princess Margaret's Jewelry: Bohemian Royal Style

Princess Margaret was the royal rebel whose bold jewelry choices — from the Poltimore Tiara perched high at her 1960 wedding to Cartier pieces and aquamarines — made her one...

Anne Boleyn's Jewelry: Tudor Royal Gems History

Anne Boleyn's Jewelry: Tudor Royal Gems History

Anne Boleyn's jewelry — from her iconic 'B' pearl pendant to the coronation gems Henry VIII lavished on her — has fascinated historians for five centuries. Discover the Tudor queen's...

Anne Boleyn's Jewelry: Tudor Royal Gems History

Anne Boleyn's jewelry — from her iconic 'B' pearl pendant to the coronation gems Henry VIII lavished on her — has fascinated historians for five centuries. Discover the Tudor queen's...

Mary Queen of Scots Jewelry: Scottish Royal Gems

Mary Queen of Scots Jewelry: Scottish Royal Gems

Mary Queen of Scots assembled one of history's most romanticized jewelry collections — black pearls, the Lennox Jewel, and gems worn through love, imprisonment, and execution. Discover the extraordinary gemstone...

Mary Queen of Scots Jewelry: Scottish Royal Gems

Mary Queen of Scots assembled one of history's most romanticized jewelry collections — black pearls, the Lennox Jewel, and gems worn through love, imprisonment, and execution. Discover the extraordinary gemstone...

Imperial State Crown: Gemstones & History Guide

Imperial State Crown: Gemstones & History Guide

The Imperial State Crown contains 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and the legendary Black Prince's Ruby and Stuart Sapphire. This complete guide explores every major gemstone in...

Imperial State Crown: Gemstones & History Guide

The Imperial State Crown contains 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and the legendary Black Prince's Ruby and Stuart Sapphire. This complete guide explores every major gemstone in...

St. Edward's Crown: Coronation Crown Complete Guide

St. Edward's Crown: Coronation Crown Complete G...

St. Edward's Crown — used at every British coronation since 1661 — is set with 444 precious stones including amethysts, topazes, rubies, and sapphires. Discover the history, gemstones, and sacred...

St. Edward's Crown: Coronation Crown Complete G...

St. Edward's Crown — used at every British coronation since 1661 — is set with 444 precious stones including amethysts, topazes, rubies, and sapphires. Discover the history, gemstones, and sacred...