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The Moroccan Tiarapedia Is Here!

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Our project to update and expand the Tiarapedia, the original online encyclopedia of tiaras, has arrived in Morocco!

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The royal ladies of Morocco don’t often wear tiaras for grand events, generally choosing elaborate suites that include jeweled earrings and belts, but the royal vaults do include several examples of traditional tiaras. You can find information about all of the tiaras recently worn by Morocco’s princesses in the newest section of the Tiarapedia.

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I’ve been updating the Tiarapedia, which originally launched way back in 2008, with expanded and updated sections recently. Stay tuned for even more tiaras — and don’t forget to read up on the glittering diadems of Morocco!

TCJ Book Club Pick: Jennifer Robson’s THE GOWN

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Drumroll, please! Our next selection for The Court Jeweller Book Club is…

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…our very first fiction selection, Jennifer Robson’s The Gown!
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Robson’s book is a fictional look at 1947 London, in which two women (one French, one English) who work for Norman Hartnell’s atelier discover that they will embroider Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown. I’m only part of the way through the novel, and I am enjoying it immensely. I think all of you will, too! Our discussion of The Gown will take place here during the first week of March, so you have plenty of time to savor it!

The Gown is currently available via Amazon (and many other retailers!). Grab a copy, dig in, and we’ll meet back here in March to discuss this fascinating book!
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