Jewel-Catch of the Season!
This year the spring/summer-season has several unique things to offer in ‘Jewellery-country’ & I made a refreshing collection for you! Of course I must start with London; The Diamond Jubilee exhibition ‘My Best Diamonds’at Buckingham Palace marking the Queen’s Elisabeth II
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Exhibition “The Magnificence and Grandeur of the Courts of Europe”, July-September 2011 Monaco
The masterly exhibition “Fastes & Grandeur des Cours en Europe” will take place from the 11th July until the 11th September 2011 at The Grimaldi Forum, Monaco.This exhibition will show the grandeur and splendour of the European Courts. A travel through time, from the 16th century until the 20th century. More than 700 pieces of works
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European Royal & Aristocracy Jewels
Since my youth it is known to me that the European monarchies have exquisite collections of jewels, but putting them together in this article makes it clear that it’s really dazzling! All those beautiful tiara’s, necklaces, brooches, earrings, rings, regalia etc. made of precious metal and set with sparkling diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds etc. etc. This was by far my most glamorous
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Royal Dutch Jewels
As no surprise I would like to introduce you to the Dutch Royal Family and of course their jewellery! So luckily I found a great, English written, Internet-site with very good information & lots of photos! Please enjoy the majestic glamour and historical values of it all at www.royaldutchjewels.nl .
About
Margriet Sopers, FGA
Having a diploma in jewellery, FGA and a propaedeutic of the Academy of Art followed-up by interesting years as a jewellery expert at Sotheby's & Gemeentelijke Krediet Bank, as well as being a member for years of the Society of Jewellery Historians, I am glad to share with you today's world of jewellery.