Jewelry gawking has its favorite occasions like the Oscars and the Golden Globes, but it really doesn’t get any better than that rarest of gems – a royal wedding. This weekend, we got a crown jewel of a soiree as Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria wed the lowly commoner, Daniel Westling.
Not since Charles and Di has there been a wedding so anticipated among royal watchers, but unlike that ill-fated pairing this one’s a real love story.
In Stockholm Cathedral, 1,200 royal guests and dignitaries watched the nuptials, along with 500,000 people who lined the streets, and an estimated 500 million TV viewers from around the world. Yet the princess only had eyes for her groom, Daniel Westling – her former personal trainer turned prince charming.
Victoria wore the historic Cameo Tiara for her trip down the aisle (see Jewelry.com for more on this storied gem). It’s certainly not the blingiest bauble on the block but it suits the occasion and looks lovely on her.
Her mom, Queen Silvia, on the other hand? Well, a picture says a thousand words. Wowza!
Here are more of my favorite tiara triumphs. No one summarizes the provenance of each jewel better than blogger, Mad Hattery, so I’ll refer you to their excellent Tiara-pedia for all the specifics.
Victoria’s sister Madeleine may be smarting from her recent engagement break-up, but she can dry her tears knowing she can put these on when she’s feeling blue.
Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg:
Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands:
Crown Princess Letizia of Asturias:
Crown Princess Mette-Merit of Norway:
Princess Margaret Louise of Norway:
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark:
Comments (6)
Ya gotta love those royal gals, huh? Anyone else think of the I Love Lucy episode where her headdress is so heavy that it tilts to one side and leads Lucy down the staircase in a slapstick gallop?
LOL! I am now…and can’t stop laughing.
Beautiful couple you were looking gorgeous.
My GOODNESS but these royals know how to pull off tiaras! Some pretty hair and dresses there, too…
These crowns the jewellery of the princess make them look stunning..I like Margaret Louise crown a lot..It just look so beautifull.I like the design of the diamonds..Very very nice jewellery
Well, I do not actually imagine it is likely to have success.