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Jewels in Motion: Juan Carlos and Sofia’s Royal Wedding

05.14.2017 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Fifty-five years ago today, Don Juan Carlos of Spain married Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark in Athens. The Greek princess (who changed the spelling of her name to the Spanish Sofia) wore a family heirloom, the Prussian Tiara, to wed the future Spanish king in two ceremonies (one Roman Catholic, one Greek Orthodox). Here’s a look at snippets from their wedding day!

Sofia and her father, King Paul of the Hellenes, leave for the wedding

Sofia arrives for the Roman Catholic wedding ceremony

Juan Carlos and Sofia kneel during the Catholic ceremony

The couple processes out of the cathedral after the Catholic ceremony

Sofia arrives for the Orthodox ceremony

Juan Carlos bows and Sofia curtseys during the ceremony

King Paul exchanges the wedding crowns, which were also used at his own royal wedding

Another angle showing King Paul holding the crowns

The bride and groom wave to the gathered crowd

Sofia waves as the carriage processes through Athens

Jewels in Motion: Queen Maxima’s Wedding Jewels

05.07.2017 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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This week, we featured the wedding tiara and ensemble of Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, which is currently on display at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. But that wedding attire is nothing without the radiant bride who wore it, so today, we’re marveling at moving images of the jewelry worn by Maxima on her wedding day in 2002. Enjoy!

Maxima on her arrival at the Nieuwe Kirk in Amsterdam

Willem-Alexander and Maxima sing a hymn during the wedding ceremony

Maxima’s diamond bracelet is front and center during the vows

The couple beams as cheers from the crowd outside ring through the church

Maxima smiles gently during the ceremony

Maxima grins at Willem-Alexander during his vows

Maxima’s earrings tremble slightly during a moment of prayer

Maxima’s bracelet and rings are visible as Willem-Alexander holds her hand

Maxima, whose parents could not attend the wedding for political reasons, wipes away tears as a musician plays an Argentine tango

Maxima’s tiara is visible as the couple is blessed by the officiant

Willem-Alexander and Maxima share a kiss on the balcony

The couple waves to the crowd from the balcony

Jewels in Motion: Queen Maxima’s Inauguration Jewels

04.30.2017 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Four years ago today, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands became the nation’s king when his mother, Princess Beatrix, abdicated in his favor. At his inauguration ceremony, the new Queen Maxima was a magpie’s dream in diamonds and sapphires. You can read all about the history of her jewels in our previous post, but today, I think it’s time to enjoy them glittering in motion!