Hofdame Note: Enjoy this companion piece to today's Pocket Profile on Maria de Molina. Her husband, King Sancho IV, and his crown, are the stars of this post! Thanks again to our Baguette Iselen. This simple-looking crown was made of gilded silver, sapphires and cameos somewhere between 1284 and 1295 for King Sancho IV. Juan… Continue reading Jewel Journey – King Sancho IV’s Crown
Tag: Tales and Jewels
Jewel Journeys – Empress Eugenie’s Emeralds
These gems began as the property of a French Empress, were given to a beloved goddaughter - a Queen - then landed in the royal court of Iran before being sold off to a Lebanese businessman. Follow along with the story our Baguette Iselen has spun for us! Part Jewel Journey, and part Pocket Profile,… Continue reading Jewel Journeys – Empress Eugenie’s Emeralds
Tiara Tales – Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Tiara Choices
Thank you to our Baguette Ween for this post on our next Queen-in-Training's potential tiara options! This whole week is going to be full of interactive look-forwards and look-backs, so sit back and enjoy the lull between the holidays. We'll be back with Bits and Bobs and other features in January 2022. We have seen… Continue reading Tiara Tales – Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Tiara Choices
Jewel Journeys – Bernadotte Emerald Parure
Housekeeping Note: We'll pick up Designer Diaries again in 2022! Also, the Christmas Greetings post has been updated with entries from Monaco and Spain. Ah, the Nobel ceremonies. How we miss you in your grand tiara-ful form! Someday you will return in all your glory. In the meantime, we'll soothe our souls by focusing on… Continue reading Jewel Journeys – Bernadotte Emerald Parure
Tiara Tales – Princess Nori’s Tiara
Housekeeping Note: Here's a photo retrospective of Aiko's life. Spam your own photos of the birthday woman in the comments! Happy birthday to Princess Aiko, who turns 20 today! Most of her adulthood ceremonies will be held on December 5. The IHA, the Emperor and Empress, and the Princess herself decided not to procure a… Continue reading Tiara Tales – Princess Nori’s Tiara