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This Week in Royal Jewels: November 28-December 5

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Before we get to the royal jewelry review this week, I’ve got a small request. On Thanksgiving, my family said farewell to my beloved grandfather, who lived for years with Alzheimer’s disease. On the day of my grandfather’s funeral, the world also lost royal biographer Robert K. Massie, whose work we’ve discussed here recently, and who also passed away after suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Today is my birthday, and I’d like to ask you for a present. Please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, which cares for families, provides education initiatives, and supports research to treat, prevent, and ultimately cure Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve heard from so many of you already with stories about saying the long goodbye to your own loved ones. In honor of my grandfather, as well as Robert Massie and everyone who has been touched by Alzheimer’s, please consider joining me in contributing. I’ve set up a tribute page for donations here. 

Thank you all so much.
–Lauren

November 28-December 5, 2019
‘Tis the season for diplomacy, holiday celebrations, and all the jewels that come with them. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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25. On Tuesday, the Duchess of Cambridge wore sleek hoops to help children pick out Christmas trees during an event with one of her new patronages, Family Action.

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24. Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau wore a delicate necklace and bold hoop earrings for the Prince Claus Award ceremony in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
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23. Diamond climber earrings from Gold and Roses were Queen Letizia of Spain’s choice for a rececption at the Royal Palace in Madrid on Monday.
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22. Chic diamond stud earrings adorned Princess Charlene of Monaco as she attended the final race of the Formula One Grand Prix season in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
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21. Queen Letizia wore bezel-set diamond studs in Madrid on Tuesday for the COP25 Climate Summit.
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20. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands wore diamond cluster stud earrings for the anniversary of a Dutch union on Friday.
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19. On Tuesday, the Princess Royal wore her Grima gold, diamond, and pearl earrings for the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace. (More on the earrings here!)
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18. Queen Mathilde of the Belgians wore her signature gold earrings and her sapphire ring for a university visit on Tuesday. (More on the ring here!)
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17. For the Prince Claus Awards in Amsterdam on Wednesday, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands wore statement leaf earrings.
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16. Queen Letizia wore golden floral earrings for the Francisco Cerecedo Awards in Madrid last Thursday.
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15. The Duchess of Cornwall wore her signature pearls for Tuesday’s NATO reception at Buckingham Palace.
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14. Queen Silvia of Sweden chose pearls and a golden brooch for the India-Sweden Business Summit in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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13. On Monday, Queen Silvia wore pearls with a lovely flower brooch for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
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12. Empress Masako of Japan wore the imperial jewelry uniform of pearls and a petite brooch as she visited the mausoleum of Emperor Showa on Tuesday to report the completion of the imperial enthronement rites.
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11. On Wednesday, Queen Maxima wore the stud portion of her ruby and diamond earrings for the Prince Claus Awards.
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10. Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands wore earrings and a brooch set with dreamy blue cabochons for the presentation of the Erasmus Prize in Amsterdam last Thursday.
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9. For the Prince Claus Awards on Wednesday, Princess Beatrix sparkled in diamonds and pearls, including statement earrings, an eye-catching station necklace, and a circle brooch.
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8. Camilla wore her gorgeous pansy brooches to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Emmaus Greenwich on Wednesday.
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7. Glittering diamond hoop earrings were Queen Letizia’s accessory of choice for a visit to an exhibition at La Alhambra in Granada on Thursday.
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6. Kate sparkled in the Queen’s diamond frame earrings, plus her sapphire engagement ring, for the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
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5. Camilla glittered in diamond earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels, plus her diamond serpent necklace, for the royal film premiere of 1917 in London on Wednesday.
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4. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wore her lens-shaped diamond and pearl brooch for audiences at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. (See a close-up here!)
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3. The Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch was Queen Elizabeth II’s choice for audiences at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. (Read its history here!)
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2. For Tuesday’s NATO reception at Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II wore her mother’s Palm Leaf Brooch. (More here!)
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1. My top vote of the week goes to the Jardine Star Brooch, which was worn by Queen Elizabeth II for a private audience with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. (More on the brooch here!)

This Week in Royal Jewels: November 22-27

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November 22-27, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, here’s this week’s royal jewelry review a day early! Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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15. Queen Letizia of Spain wore gold hoops on Tuesday in Madrid for an awards ceremony honoring those working to stop domestic and gender-based violence.

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14. On Tuesday, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands wore her shell earrings with a pearl ring as she spoke about initiatives for better access to financial services in Pakistan. 
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13. Princess Sofia of Sweden wore silver-toned earrings on Wednesday at the National Conference of Youth and Civil Society Issues in Stockholm.
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12. For the Alice Naylor-Leyland launch in London on Tuesday, Marie-Chantal of Greece wore a long necklace.
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11. The Duchess of Cornwall wore her favorite earrings — floral button-style studs with pearl drops — for a visit to the Battered Women’s Trust in Christchurch on Saturday during the tour of New Zealand.
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10. At the start of her official visit to Poland, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark wore pearl drop earrings and a pearl bracelet in Warsaw on Monday.
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9. Camilla wore a single strand of pearls with a golden brooch (featuring entwined diamond ornaments and a crown) for a literacy event at Turanga Library in Christchurch on Friday.
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8. Queen Sofia of Spain wore golden pearls on Friday for a poetry gala in Madrid.
7. Empress Masako of Japan wore pearls, including a lovely brooch, with a golden ensemble as she returned to Tokyo on Saturday following a visit to the Ise Shrine in Nagoya. (See another view of the jewels here!)
6. For a visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu in Kashihara on Wednesday, Empress Masako was elegant in gray with silver and pearl jewels. (See another view of the jewels here!)
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5. Crown Princess Mary paired floral earrings with a lovely velvet dress for a concert at the Danish Cultural Institute in Warsaw.
4. Reaching back for an event from last week, Empress Masako (in a gorgeous double strand of pearls and a lovely brooch) led the ladies of the imperial family at the great thanksgiving ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, part of the imperial enthronement rituals. (See more of her jewels here!)
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3. Jazmin Grace Grimaldi (pictured with one of her Kelly cousins, the actress Ginna Le Vine) wore dazzling earrings and a statement ring at the 2019 Princess Grace Awards Gala in New York on Monday.
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2. On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wore the cluster portion of the Cambridge Emerald Brooch for a tour of the new headquarters of the Royal Philatelic Society in London. (See the brooch with its emerald pendant here!)
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1. Late last Thursday, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians dazzled in Queen Fabiola’s pearl drop earrings, plus a diamond floral brooch, to accept a Bambi Award in Baden-Baden.