1931: The traditional birthday cake arrives at Queen Charlotte’s Ball

Debutantes in London haven’t been presented to the Queen since the 1950s, but debutante balls still exist. One of the grandest of the old traditions, Queen Charlotte’s Ball, has been revived in recent years. Let’s have a look at the jewels worn by some modern debutantes, shall we?

Amira Rayner

Ritsema Jemide

Anna Ermakova (daughter of Boris Becker)

Elisabeth Fenton

Jumana Nusseibeh

Gabriella Arrien

What do you think — are there any winning pieces amid this modern array of jewels?