May 21, 2019 histoire history jewelry joaillerie

Royal jewels

Immerse yourself in the glittering world of royal jewelry—priceless pieces that have captured the public's imagination and made history. From Lady Diana's famous sapphire engagement ring, also worn by Kate Middleton, to the majestic Tiara of Grand Duchess Marie-Adélaïde of Luxembourg, each jewel has a fascinating story to tell. An invitation to a sparkling journey through history and glamour.

Lady Diana and Kate Middleton's engagement ring

The two princesses share an engagement ring chosen by Princess Diana in 1981.

This majestic jewel is composed of 14 solitaires surrounding a 12-carat Ceylon blue sapphire, all set in 18-carat white gold.

The Tiara of the Grand Duchess Marie-Adélaïde of Luxembourg

Created in 1869 by a German jeweler, this tiara of diamond and white gold foliage is adorned with a central sapphire.

This tiara adorned with the sapphire called Nassau sapphire was part of the dowry of Marie-Adélaïde of Luxembourg during her marriage to the sovereign of Nassau Adolphe of Luxembourg.

The Queen of England's scepter

Discovered in South Africa in the Premier mine in 1905. This diamond is mounted on the scepter of the Queen of England.

The Duchess of Windsor's Cartier Panther

The extraordinary 152.35-carat sapphire, on which stands a Cartier panther with a coat spotted with diamonds and 106 sapphires.

Grace Kelly: The Queen's Pearl Earrings

In 1956, Grace Kelly married the King of Morocco. She came from an ordinary family. To help the Queen adjust to her new status as quickly as possible, the King commissioned several pieces of jewelry, including a pair of natural pink pearl earrings from Van Cleef & Arperls, which later became the Queen's favorite.

The Orloff and the scepter of Catherine II of Russia

In 1773, Prince Grigory Grigoryevich Orloff, trying to regain the favor of Catherine II of Russia, purchased it. The latter, a shrewd manipulator, accepted it, but had the diamond set on the Russian imperial scepter.