The secrets of 9 royal gems

The life of royalty is always surrounded by mysteries, and jewelry plays a decisive role in this. A diamond in the crown, for example, can sever friendships between countries. The royal relics tell the story from another, slightly thinner perspective.

O awesome.club found the 9 most interesting jewels from the royal courts of different countries, each with a totally unique destination.

Queen Victoria (1839 –1876) loved sapphires. A few days before her wedding, her fiancé Prince Albert gave her a brooch of this precious mineral. She liked it so much that she wore it to the party. According to the old English tradition, the bride on her wedding day must wear 4 things: an old one, a new one, a blue one and a borrowed one. The color symbolizes loyalty and fidelity to a loved one, and the groom could not have thought of a better gift before the celebration. Today, the brooch belongs to Elizabeth IIwho often wears it on commemorative occasions.

From that time onwards, the jeweler “House of Garrard” placed a small sapphire in each wedding ring, as a tribute to the tradition of “something blue” for the bride.

This beautiful necklace of precious metals with alluvial diamonds was the most scandalous of the 18th century, the case of the Queen’s necklace. The intrigue is due to the fact that people close to Queen Marie Antoinette (of France), unbeknownst to her, had bought this gem on loan bonds, at an incredible price of approximately 1.5 million French pounds, allegedly in her name. . Certainly, Marie Antoinette would like to buy it, but she did not dare to ask her husband, Louis XVI, for such a large amount of money.

The fraudsters’ trial contributed to increasing dissatisfaction in the country, as the Queen’s role in this matter remained unclear and people blamed the scammers. This accessory became fateful for Marie Antoinette and contributed to the sad end of her reign.

Elizabeth II’s diamond tiara was a gift on her wedding day. However, just before the ceremony, the queen’s hairdresser broke it. The piece was urgently sent to the “House of Garrard”, where it was quickly repaired and returned to the bride. What an accident!

The tradition of painting eggs at Easter also existed in ancient Russia and was highly celebrated by the imperial family. However, Tsar Alexander III decided to expand the custom by making an interesting surprise for his wife: an egg with a secret in the jewelry work. Inside it, covered with white nail polish, was a chicken, inside which another gift was also hidden: a ruby ​​egg. The Empress was fascinated and since then, every year at Easter, her husband would give her another “miracle”. His son continued the tradition by perpetuating it in history.

The author of these creations was Gustav Fabergé, a resident of St. Petersburg. The tradition expanded and the eggs as a gift were ordered for royalty, including from other countries. After the “October Revolution”, the Bolsheviks, in an attempt to benefit from the treasury, sold a part of the precious eggs. In total, they preserved 9 pieces in Russia, which can be admired in the Fabergé Museum.

The Crown of the British Empire, as we know it now, was created in 1937 for King George VI, father of Elizabeth II. The regalia was decorated with as many precious stones as possible, hence its weight of nearly two pounds.

However, they pale before the diamond “Koh-i-Noor” (from Persian, “mountain of light”) located in the center of the crown. It is the most famous jewel in England. The gemstone was born in India over 300 years ago and, during all the time of its existence, it was never sold; one governor obtained it from another, through the use of force🇧🇷 In 1849, with the colonization of India by the British Empire, the jewel reached Queen Victoria.

After gaining independence, the government of India demanded the return of the national treasury. However, the English authorities hinted that it was impossible.

The diamond tiara on Kate Middleton’s head did not have such a complicated fate, although her path has barely begun. The accessory was purchased by George VI and inherited by Elizabeth II. It is decorated with 888 diamonds and creates a surprising optical effect of a halo overhead.

Elizabeth II practically never used it. However, she constantly borrowed it, as she was often seen with her daughter and younger sisters. The relic’s stellar moment was in 2011, when it adorned the head of Prince William’s happy bride.

In Denmark, there is an interesting royal tradition: all princesses in the family receive a gold bracelet on their fifth birthday🇧🇷 The custom dates back to the times of Queen Ingrid, whose mother gave her a bracelet made of this precious metal when she turned 5 years old. However, she soon passed away, leaving her daughter orphaned. The gift was very important for the little princess who, when she had her daughter, decided to give her a similar bracelet. Since then, all women in the royal family have received it.

Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of Jordan, is an incredible woman. She was one of the first wives of heads of Islamic State to go barefaced in public, thus shaking up the customs of many centuries and bringing about a cultural revolution. She promoted many important reforms in relation to women, such as the right to vote, to drive a car and the free choice of clothing.

Every appearance by Rania is a perfect look. Among her favorite brands are Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. However, despite being very prestigious, for a long time the queen did not have her own crown. It was shortly after the year 2000 that she acquired her own accessory: an emerald and black gold tiara created by the jeweler “Boucheron”.

The piece resembles a wreath of leaves, hence the name “Emerald Ivy”.

This sapphire ring by Lady Diana was chosen for her engagement to Prince Charles, which considerably surprised the royal family, especially Elizabeth II. The piece was not made to order, but made by the aforementioned jeweler “House of Garrard” and cost, at that time, 28 thousand pounds sterling. According to the royal family, this was inadmissible, as anyone could buy it.

After Diana’s death, the ring was inherited by Prince William who, in turn, presented it to Kate Middleton. Today, the issue of exclusivity for royal brands has taken a back seat, as the Duchess of Cambridge can afford to appear in a Zara coat, which citizens find a perfect example of the economy and elegance that characterizes this woman.

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