“These are some sketches of jewellery produced for the wedding of TIH Grand Duke Alexander Mihailovich and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna in 1894.

The images were posted by Volker on the Glittering Royal Events message board and are courtesy of him.”

Artificier’s Guild pendant, ca. 1910 

Tadema Gallery

Rubies anyone?

Red for ruby. Ruby-red. The most important thing about this precious stone is its colour. It was not for no reason that the name ‘ruby’ was derived from the Latin word ‘rubens’, meaning ‘red’. The red of the ruby is incomparable: warm and fiery. Two magical elements are 
associated with the symbolism of this colour: fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind. So ruby-red is not just any old colour, no, it is absolutely undiluted, hot, passionate, powerful colour. Like no other gemstone, the ruby is the perfect way to express powerful feelings. Instead of symbolising a calm, controlled affection, a ring set with a precious ruby bears witness to that passionate, unbridled love that people can feel for each other.

Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara

“When the Prince Consort died at the age of 41, the Queen never wore jewelery with colored stones again.  So, the tiaras were unseen for nearly fifty years.”

Locket containing George Washington and Martha Washington’s hair sold at James D. Julia Auctions August 5, 2009 for $ 7,475.00 (source here)

Imperial Crown of Austria

woahhh

Crown Jewels

Copenhagen, Denmark