Leading commentary on jewellery and watches by Maria Doulton
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Elizabeth Taylor's Burton Wedding Bands sell for $1 million at second day of Christie's auction in New York 14 December 2011
Finally we have the chance to see Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco wear the Van Cleef & Arpels Océan necklace given to her by Prince Albert as a wedding gift.
Princess Charlene wore a beautiful, diamond Lorenz Bäumer tiara for the evening events after her spectacular wedding in Monaco to Prince Albert II.
All eyes were on Charlene as she walked down the aisle in her impressive crystal-embroidered Armani wedding dress. But what jewels was she wearing? Something borrowed is a clue.
Charlene Wittstock, as of a few hours, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene, was given Van Cleef & Arpels jewels as a pledge of love from her husband, HSH Prince Albert II.
While some may prefer the traditional diamond solitaire, I have chosen these engagement rings in the hope of inspiring future brides to find out what they would really like to see on their finger 'til death do you part.
While the logistics for the marriage of Charlene Wittstock to Prince Albert II of Monaco are in full swing, I wonder what jewels Charlene will be wearing on her big day.
A fresh crop of rings has landed on Bond Street just in time for summer engagement ring browsing for love birds. Have a look for your dream engagement ring from this new selection.
You know those earrings that Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, wore to her royal wedding? Well they were not from a big name on Bond Street, but a company that was able to make a small bespoke commission such as Kate's and her sister's one- off pair of earrings.
I have made a little video about my thoughts on Kate's tiara and why the Cartier Halo tiara lent to her by the Queen is so significant.
Jewels are loaded with symbolism and messages and even more so at high profile events such as a royal wedding. And, bar the crown itself, the epitome of the ceremonial jewel is the tiara. Don't think that the choice of tiara was anything but a very carefully considered message spelt out in jewels.
All eyes were on Kate Middleton's dress as she walked down the aisle but I was more interested in what was on her head. It was a Cartier 'Halo' tiara lent to Kate by the Queen.
Will Will and Kate have Fairtrade gold wedding rings? Who knows, but there is a flurry of rumours circulating the papers and the internet that William and Kate may be up for wedding rings made from the first batch of Fairtrade gold. This would be a mighty rupture with tradition as since the Queen Mother's 1923 marriage, royal weddings rings have been cast from
The Alternative Wedding Show at Kath Libbert's Jewellery Gallery Salts Mill, Saltaire, Yorkshire from the 6 Feb to the 2 May is the place to see rings with a different facet. Small makers and original designs make these very individual rings perfect for free-thinkers who are contemplating the down-on-one-knee moment.
You might want the all white diamond ring, but how about one with a bit of a twist? Lots of fun shapes from flowers to bows or leaves happily sit on the finger. Chaumet's miniature tiaras for the...
With Prince William giving Kate his mother's blue sapphire engagement ring, expect coloured stone engagement rings to make a comeback. The traditional stones are sapphires, rubies and emeralds with...
Prince Charles announced today that his son Prince William is engaged to his long time girlfriend Kate Middleton. Amid a barrage of camera flashes at Clarence House, the couple, arm in arm, her in a demure deep blue dress and
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