Four distinctive black brooches worn by the former British monarch are being sold at Sotheby's next month A selection of Queen Victoria's unique "mourning jewelry" is being auctioned in London. Four ...

Queen Victoria took her jewelry obsession to the grave. On her deathbed, she selected stacks of bracelets, layers of necklaces, and rings (one for every finger) for her burial, and the pieces she ...

A collection of unique baubles from the estate of Patricia Knatchbull, also known as the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, cousin to Prince Philip, the daughter of Britain’s last Viceroy to India or ...

With Valentine’s Day celebrated this month, jewelry is on the minds of both givers and receivers. One of the most popular and growing collecting categories is antique and vintage jewelry, particularly ...

LONDON — A sapphire and diamond coronet a bit longer than a small hand’s breadth — just 4.5 inches — will be the centerpiece of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s jewelry gallery when it reopens, ...

Since marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate Middleton has become one of the most senior members of the royal family, taking on the title of Princess of Wales in September 2022, following the death of ...

The monarch set fashion trends during her time, and the flower holder became a sought-after accessory in Victorian society Carol A. Grissom - Senior Objects Conservator, Museum Conservation Institute ...