Hofdame Note - A very big thank you to Dalloway who visited the Cartier & Islamic Art Exhibit held in Dallas last spring. They graciously thought of the Handbag crew and… Continue reading Guest Post – Cartier & Islamic Art Exhibit in Dallas
Category: Jewels of the Royal World
Tiara Tales – La Rusa
We are taking a quick break from Designer Diaries to do a deep dive into this fascinating tiara. Thank you to Iselen for this riveting post! This has it all:… Continue reading Tiara Tales – La Rusa
Jewel Journeys – Empress Cixi’s Pearl Cape
This Empress Cixi information was supposed to be one post but between her complicated reign and her amazing pearl cape, there was simply just too much to talk about. The… Continue reading Jewel Journeys – Empress Cixi’s Pearl Cape
Battle of the Tutti Frutti
In the early 20th century, Cartier was a hive of creative activity. Remember all those blackened steel and crystal tiaras? Jacques Cartier also began experimenting with combining faceted and cabochon… Continue reading Battle of the Tutti Frutti
Jewel Journeys – Van Kempen Parure
Thank you to our Honorary Hofdude Triple AAA for this fascinating post. Most of us are aware that he is our source for all things related to Dutch royal jewels.… Continue reading Jewel Journeys – Van Kempen Parure
