Spinels – a bit of history
Bits of history and some masterpieces featuring the spinel – the gem that used to be mistaken for a ruby.
Category: Jewellery Stories
The House of Savoy Tiara – Sotheby’s
The Italian Royal Family will offer at Sotheby’s Geneva a tiara which has remained within the Family collection for 150 years.
The Anglesey Tiara at TEFAF
Hancocks London to unveil an extraordinary tiara from the collection of Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey.
Tiaras at Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey brought back the tiara thanks to Bentley & Skinner, that lent them some serious sparklers. But are tiaras only for aristocratic ladies?
A Tiara, a Necklace, a Princess and a Socialite
Historic jewels take us back in time. They are unique pieces with a soul. And their fabled past is still alive today.
Queen Elizabeth II Burmese Ruby Tiara
One of the most personal jewels in Her Majesty’s jewellery vault… but is it the real one?
Treasures at Sotheby’s London
A group of Romanov portrait diamonds among exquisite masterpieces on offer at Treasures 2018, Sotheby’s London.
Video preview: a Royal Jewels Collection
Unseen for 200 years. A fabulous collection of Royal Jewels will be offered next 12 November by Sotheby’s Geneva. Among them, stunning jewels belonging to Queen Marie Antoinette. A video preview.
Royal Tiaras at Kensington Palace
With Kathryn Hallet, Preventive Conservation Manager, Historic Royal Palaces, as they prepare three splendid royal tiaras for the ‘Victoria Revealed’ exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Cartier shines on the silver screen
A tribute to the Maison’s heritage and jewellery history, and the real protagonist of the upcoming “Ocean’s 8” movie. Discover the fascinating story of Cartier’s ‘Jeanne Toussaint’ necklace.