Since the beginning of humanity and its political and social organization, Greece has stood out for multiple characteristics, being its royalty, jewelry, and contributions to humanity and art the main ones. However, despite the absence of a monarchy in Greece today, several of its jewels have been preserved over time and have no reason to […]
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Apr
Apr
The beautiful necklace of Marie Antoinette was a spectacular jewel with 647 diamonds, 2800 carats and valued in 1600.000 pounds, designed by the court jewelers, Bohmer and Bassenge, it was ordered by Louis XV for his mistress Madame Du Barry, however it never reached her since Louis XV died before they finished the work. For […]
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Apr
Apr
During more than seven decades, the whereabouts of the British Crown jewels has been one of the best kept secrets of the United Kingdom. Different theories went around about its hiding place, some people stated that they were in a safe of Canadian insurance company, while others stated that they were in a secret tunnel […]
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Nov
Nov
It is no secret to anyone that the Dutch royalty holds a great wealth, that is shown in all the garments they wear daily. Taking that into account, today we want to talk to you about the jewels of the Netherlands Royal House and all their elegance and glamor. The representatives of the Dutch crown […]
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Jan
Jan
Throughout the history, jewels have symbolized reigns and the sovereign monarchy of an empire; however, they have been a subject of legends in different periods among powerful people. The garments have brought greed, domain and all kinds of transformation in the kingdoms and principalities; in this case, especially the jewels of the Empress Victoria Eugenia, which […]
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Nov
Nov
Considered the Dutch national holiday, the Day of the King has a colorful celebration like no other in the world; because in this festival every corner of the country is adorned with orange in honor of the royal family last name “Orange”, which is also present in the clothes and accessories of millions of people; […]
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Nov
Nov
Today we know the story of the famous necklace of Anne Boleyn, also called the distinctive “B” collar. It is a jewel that was characterized as very different from those that carried the royal women in the sixteenth century. It was characterized as a chain made from white pearls, a pendant in the shape of […]
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Nov
Nov
Countless stories have been told about an Egyptian ruler call Cleopatra; famous for her beauty and characterized by her jewelry. Her eccentricity and charm have left her like the queen that forever marked the history of Egypt. Many historians and archaeologists who wanted to find at least one piece that belonged to the last queen […]
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Sep
Sep
Since 2004, Letizia is the queen and wife of King Philip VI; also is heir to the valuable collection of jewels left by the queen Sofía; which went from being used by her, to be used and currently exhibited by Letizia. If you want to know every one of the jewels that holds this queen, […]
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Sep
Sep
Marie Antoinette was a very offended woman in France. Because of his great love for jewelry, Marie Antoinette, was judged by an impoverished and troubled France for the inconsiderate attitude of the queen to commission a beautiful necklace. In XIX were discovered plenty of intimate letters from Marie Antoinette. In this bundle of letters was […]
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