Royal News and Views

Royal News and Views
[ Royal News and Views ]

Royal Jewels

Posted by Karen on June 1, 2025, 5:25 am

Mappin & Webb Waterford Crystal Orchid Brooch - This brooch was designed and created by Mappin & Webb Jewelers in collaboration with Waterford Crystal. It is designed as a sprig with 4 orchid flowers created from hand cut Waterford Crystals. The column of the orchids, the center of the flowers, are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and which are surrounded by small brilliant diamonds for a total of 66 diamonds between all 4 orchids. The brooch was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II in 2013 by the designer in commemoration the 60th anniversary of her Coronation. It's not been seen in public since 2017.

Re: Royal Jewels

Posted by Hollie24 on June 1, 2025, 2:26 pm, in reply to "Royal Jewels"

what a beautiful brooch. I hope we see it worn again. It would suit Sophie very well.

Thurn und Taxis Jewels

Posted by karenl on June 2, 2025, 12:28 am, in reply to "Re: Royal Jewels"

Sadly, many jewels had to be sold off by Gloria to get out of debt after the death of her husband. She took business classes while solving the debt problem and has become a successful and savvy business woman. I've always liked Gloria.

https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/05/31/wedding-of-the-prince-of-thurn-und-taxis-and-countess-gloria-von-schonburg-glauchau/#more-153707

Re: Thurn und Taxis Jewels

Posted by Hollie24 on June 2, 2025, 1:45 am, in reply to "Thurn und Taxis Jewels"

I think you responded to the wrong thread...

« Back to index

217

[ Royal News and Views ]