
Royal Amethysts: A Timeless Tradition
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Purple amethysts, symbolizing royal power, have been a staple in the British royals jewelry collection for centuries. Queen Victorias mother, the Duchess of Kent, commissioned the Kent Amethysts, which were later passed down through generations. Queen Alexandra, a fan of amethysts, owned a diamond and amethyst tiara and gifted a heart-shaped pendant necklace. Queen Mary built her own amethyst parure, while Queen Elizabeth II was less interested in purple gems. Modern royals like Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, and Camilla have continued to wear amethyst jewelry, with Queen Camilla even debuting the Kent necklace and earrings at her first White House state dinner.
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0:00It's May 2nd. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, driven by AI, what everyone's talking about. Purple Amethysts have symbolized royal power for ages, and the British royals pack a serious collection of these gems in their vaults. Some of the oldest pieces trace back to their early 1800s, like the Kent Amethysts, A. Necklace, Earrings, Broach Set, commissioned by Queen, Victoria's Mom, The Duchess of Kent, Victoria made them crown heirlooms, passed down through generations. Queen Alexandra straight up obsessed over Amethysts, almost as much as diamonds and pearls. She rocked a diamond and Amethyst tiara from Russia's Tsar Alexander III, and gifted a heart-shaped pendant necklace to her future. Granddaughter-in-law, the Queen Mother. Queen Mary built her own full peruhr at a charity auction, but Queen Elizabeth II wasn't as into purple, so those got sold off. Fast-forward, and these stones keep shining on modern royals. Since as Diana turned heads with Amethyst drop earrings, chokers, and even a diamond
1:01cross on pearls at gala's and operas, Queen Elizabeth favored the Kent Broaches, pinning them on for U.S. visits, Jubilee's, and Ascot. Kate Middleton loves her custom green Amethyst earrings from Kiki Mingdena, debuting them at Christmas services. Camilla's all about that Amethyst live too, layering pearl necklaces with Amethyst clasps for engagements and premieres, plus floral broaches. Amethyst Anne reps a silver rugby broach, edged in Amethyst for matches and holidays. Elizabeth wore coordinating floral pins during her diamond Jubilee and a fissile broach, with Amethyst and her final public outings. Tradition rolls on, Strong Queen Camilla brought out the Kent necklace and earrings for her first White House stay dinner as consort, tweaking the. Necklace for a sleeker vibe with her pink gown. These purple powerpieces keep linking past queens to today's Royals.
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