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Beatrix’s Prinsjesdag Jewels

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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands celebrates a big milestone today: her 80th birthday! We’ve been marking the occasion all week by looking at some of her tiara moments, and today, we’re keeping the festivities going with a look at some of the jewels she wore with her trademark hats for Prinsjesdag during her reign.

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1997: A floral cluster and drop brooch
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1998: Sapphires, including the round sapphire brooch that belonged to Queen Wilhelmina
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2002: Sapphires again, including Queen Wilhelmina’s brooch
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2003: Diamonds, including diamond drop earrings and some of the family’s diamond stars
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2004: Five diamond stars and diamond drop earrings
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2006: Large diamond drop earrings and the family’s diamond scroll brooch
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2007: Diamonds and rubies, with Queen Emma’s diamond and ruby bow brooch
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2008: Queen Sophie’s Strawberry Leaf Brooch with pearls
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2010: Diamonds and gray pearls
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2011: Classic diamond drop earrings
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2012: Diamond drop earrings and a scattering of diamond stars

Kate’s Kiki Collection

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Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Cambridge! To celebrate Kate’s big day, we’re looking at her growing collection of jewels by one of favorite designers, Kiki McDonough. Love them or hate them, it appears that the Kikis are here to stay.

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The Grace White Topaz Stud Earrings, set in white gold, worn above in Auckland in April 2014
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The Lauren Diamond Leaf Earrings, worn above in Portsmouth in July 2016
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The Kiki Classic Citrine Pear Drop Earrings, set in yellow gold, worn above in Haida Gwaii in September 2016
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The Kiki Classic Hoops in Yellow Gold with Annoushka Pearl Drops, worn above in London in October 2015
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The Kiki Classic Hoops in Yellow Gold with Cushion-Cut Green Amethyst Drops, worn above in New York City in December 2014
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The Kiki Classic Hoops in Yellow Gold with Cushion-Cut Citrine Drops, worn above for Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham in March 2013
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The Kiki Classic Hoops in White Gold with Cushion-Cut Morganite Drops, worn above at the Commonwealth Day Service in March 2015
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The Kiki Classic Green Amethyst and Diamond Oval Drop Earrings, worn above near Sandringham on Christmas Day 2011
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The Kiki Classic Peridot and Blue Topaz Double Stud Earrings, worn above in London in April 2012
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The Eden Diamond Flower and Citrine Drop Earrings, worn above in Northern Ireland in June 2016
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The Green Tourmaline and Green Amethyst Earrings, custom creations to mark the birth of Princess Charlotte, worn above in New Delhi in April 2016
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The Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop Earrings, worn in Luxembourg in May 2017
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The Lavender Amethyst Pear and Oval Drop Earrings, set in white gold, worn above in Bhutan in April 2016
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The Diamond and Morganite Double-Drop Earrings, a special edition pair, worn above for Pippa Middleton’s wedding in May 2017
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The Lola Blue Topaz Hoop Earrings, worn in London in July 2012
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The Eden Blue Topaz and Diamond Station Necklace, worn in Berlin in July 2017
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The Candy Pink Tourmaline, Green Amethyst, and Diamond Earrings, a special edition pair, worn in London in March 2017

Jewels for the Emperor’s Birthday

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Emperor Akihito of Japan celebrated his 84th birthday today, and as is tradition, the Japanese imperial family gathered for a public balcony appearance in Tokyo to mark the occasion.

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The Japanese ladies have a definite jewelry uniform for both day and night. The day uniform includes pearls, brooches, and earrings. Empress Michiko, as the highest-ranking lady of the land, sometimes adds a bit more sparkle to her daytime attire, as she did today.

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Her diamond floral brooch was complimented by earrings with a diamond floral stud and a pearl drop.

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Crown Princess Masako, who will be Empress of Japan when the current emperor abdicates in 2019, wore the usual white jewels for the event, including earrings and a brooch that appears to be studded with pearls.

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The Princess Akishino and her elder daughter, Princess Mako (who will be leaving the family when she marries next year), were also present for the appearance. Both wore pearls and brooches, though Mako appeared to add a bit of color with her brooch selection.