Royal Jewels Discussion

[Herat]

The money was raised and the pendant was saved for the nation

British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII after campaign

The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

www.bbc.co.uk

Amazing to be able to see an item surely held in the hand of King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, once Queen Kathrine.

 

[RobinCAL]

The Princess of Wales wearing a selection of jewels becoming her favourite after wearing the pair together for the Royal Variety Performance in November and to this year's BAFTA's

HRH wore;

╰┈➤ˎˊ Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings

╰┈➤ˎˊ Queen Mary’s diamond art deco bracelet

 

[sds71]

He cut a ring from Charles III's finger, polished the Crown Jewels with soap, made royal wedding rings, invented Diana's jewelry, and pinned the honors on the Queen Mother's coffin. Crown Jeweler David Thomas, who died on January 18 at the age of 83, was always behind the scenes at major events, watching over the state and private jewels.

In the Jewel House at the Tower of London, he began his list of official duties as early as January, including polishing the jewels, using only soapy water to avoid the damage that abrasive detergents would cause to these symbols of power. Thomas, who also repaired the jewels, was the only person other than the monarch authorized to handle them, always at night, after the premises were closed to the public.

Appointed by Queen Elizabeth II in the summer of 1991, after five years at the House of Garrard, Thomas was the seventh to hold the prestigious post since Queen Victoria created the office of Crown Jeweler in 1843. Before working for the British royals, he was the jeweler of choice for the royal families of Norway, Malaysia, and Jordan. The Crown Jeweler is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the State Jewels, as well as the royals' personal jewels. Thomas served Queen Elizabeth II and her family in this role from 1991 to 2007. But as The Times noted in his obituary, his history with the Windsors began much earlier and continued well beyond.

https://en.lamilano.it/dai-media/addio-a-david-thomas-lo-storico-gioielliere-della-corona-lincontro-con-la-famiglia-reale/#google_vignette

Remembering David Thomas: the crown jeweller who was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II, made Princess Diana's wedding ring and placed the Queen Mother's crown on her coffin

Like his fellow crown jewellers, David Thomas, who died on 18 January, lived by the motto: ‘Where the Crown goes, there go I’

www.tatler.com

 

[RobinCAL]

He cut a ring from Charles III's finger, polished the Crown Jewels with soap, made royal wedding rings, invented Diana's jewelry, and pinned the honors on the Queen Mother's coffin. Crown Jeweler David Thomas, who died on January 18 at the age of 83, was always behind the scenes at major events, watching over the state and private jewels.

In the Jewel House at the Tower of London, he began his list of official duties as early as January, including polishing the jewels, using only soapy water to avoid the damage that abrasive detergents would cause to these symbols of power. Thomas, who also repaired the jewels, was the only person other than the monarch authorized to handle them, always at night, after the premises were closed to the public.

Appointed by Queen Elizabeth II in the summer of 1991, after five years at the House of Garrard, Thomas was the seventh to hold the prestigious post since Queen Victoria created the office of Crown Jeweler in 1843. Before working for the British royals, he was the jeweler of choice for the royal families of Norway, Malaysia, and Jordan. The Crown Jeweler is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the State Jewels, as well as the royals' personal jewels. Thomas served Queen Elizabeth II and her family in this role from 1991 to 2007. But as The Times noted in his obituary, his history with the Windsors began much earlier and continued well beyond.

https://en.lamilano.it/dai-media/addio-a-david-thomas-lo-storico-gioielliere-della-corona-lincontro-con-la-famiglia-reale/#google_vignette

Remembering David Thomas: the crown jeweller who was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II, made Princess Diana's wedding ring and placed the Queen Mother's crown on her coffin

Like his fellow crown jewellers, David Thomas, who died on 18 January, lived by the motto: ‘Where the Crown goes, there go I’

www.tatler.com

Nearly two decades later, he would have the sombre task of cataloguing the late Princess of Wales’ jewellery following her tragic death, including the pieces she was wearing when she was killed: one earring, a destroyed pearl bracelet, and a blood-stained watch.



Wow...that is so heartbreaking! I'd never heard those details before.

 

[Herat]

Nearly two decades later, he would have the sombre task of cataloguing the late Princess of Wales’ jewellery following her tragic death, including the pieces she was wearing when she was killed: one earring, a destroyed pearl bracelet, and a blood-stained watch.



Wow...that is so heartbreaking! I'd never heard those details before.

What a fascinating read that was.

The late David Thomas had such a unique position in the world. It must have been fascinating to know the Crown Jewels so very closely, and to be in charge of them. What an incredible honor to be the one who actually cleans and inspects them.

 

[Lilibet]

What a fascinating read that was.

The late David Thomas had such a unique position in the world. It must have been fascinating to know the Crown Jewels so very closely, and to be in charge of them. What an incredible honor to be the one who actually cleans and inspects them.

I agree. We visited the Crown Jewels in the Tower when we were in London in 1978. Their beauty is overwhelming, as is the number of gems in each piece.

I couldn’t help but wonder if any member of the Royal Family to wear any of these pieces ever said to themselves “Who am I to wear such valuable jewels?” Or do they accept the fact that their birth or marriage into the family entitles them to do so. Just a random thought written by an American just doesn’t get royalty, but who admired Queen Elizabeth and even took her nickname as my name here. No need to take the thread off topic by discussing. I LOVED the jewels!
JMO

 

[Rikissa]

I agree. We visited the Crown Jewels in the Tower when we were in London in 1978. Their beauty is overwhelming, as is the number of gems in each piece.

I couldn’t help but wonder if any member of the Royal Family to wear any of these pieces ever said to themselves “Who am I to wear such valuable jewels?” Or do they accept the fact that their birth or marriage into the family entitles them to do so. Just a random thought written by an American just doesn’t get royalty, but who admired Queen Elizabeth and even took her nickname as my name here. No need to take the thread off topic by discussing. I LOVED the jewels!
JMO

Well, there are a lot of exquisite jewellery among the different Royal Families in Europe (as well as in other parts of the world), and I love to see all the tiaras, necklaces, earrings, and so on, being worn at different events, on TV, and on photos, rather than being in museums, just to be seen by visitors, and at risk to be stolen, and then most likely broken up by the thieves.
Much of the royal jewellery have historical value, with connections to earlier generations, and countries through marriages, and so on. The Swedish Royal Family have jewellery connecting them with France, and Napoleon Bonaparte's time, and some of those items are now in the Danish, and Norwegian, Royal Families, given as wedding gifts, or as inheritance, showing the connections between the Scandinavian Royal Families.

The Scandinavian Royal Families have more 'tiara events' than the British Royal Family, as most royal weddings, and other aniversary celebrations, and such, are usually 'white tie dress code', and the other European Royal Families are usually invited. From the British Royal Family, the guests attending has been Edward and Sophie (Wessex/Edinburghs).

OT: Historically Sweden and Denmark have fought the highest number of wars, and armed conflicts, between two nations (at least 13, up to 30 or more), from the late 15th century to 1814. There have been several royal marriages between members of the two Royal Families through the centuries, four of them after 1814.