Famous jewels

Discover the history behind iconic Cartier jewels.

Explores the personal collection of President and Mrs Ronald Reagan.

Discover the jewels of one of the most iconic "Divas" of our time, Maria Callas.

The Johnston Collection’s “From the Bower” exhibition invited us to reflect on collecting as inspiration and on collecting for its own sake.

When it comes to jewels, fabulous felines have it all rover! Cats embody elegance and grace—a reflection in many cases of the ladies who wear them.

Gentlemen and their accoutrements from the last 200 years.

From the infamous Koh-i-Noor Diamond to the wonderfully juicy ‘Tutti Frutti’ style created by the legendary house of Cartier, this talk reveals some of the world’s most magnificent jewels.

Since the Bronze Age, the brooch was an ornament created either to be worn on material as decoration or in some cases to keep the garment together.

The history of French jewellery goes way back—even in the Renaissance period, France was recognised for its elaborate and stylish jewellery.

Learn more about the jewels that both Prince Philip and Prince Albert, Consort to Queen Victoria, gave to their wives.

The only daughter of yet another eccentric English family, the Sitwells, Edith Sitwell and her brothers were notable literary talents.

From personal experiences to headline hitting stories, this talk tells the “gossip” behind some of the world’s most famous jewels and personalities.

Discover the jewels worn by the monarch and his consort, particularly over the last 200 years and how they became known as the British Crown Jewels.

Discover a variety of beautiful historic and modern jewels, their design, value, desirability and ongoing significance.

Learn more about the world of Georgian and Regency Jewels, from magnificent necklaces to gorgeous brooches and elaborate parures.

Celebrating an historic platinum jubilee in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this talk concentrates on Her Majesty’s platinum jewel collection.

Discover the Mitford family heirlooms as well as more modern creations that became part of her collection.

Learn more about bejewelled treasures and many of their owners from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Hear the story of Mrs Mellon’s collection, together with many other pieces by this talented jewellery designer.

Learn about the histories of the six royal tiaras and bandeaux.

Think of an animal… think of a jeweller… then think about who wears these creations!

Discover many of the stunning jewels that Diana, Princess of Waler, wore, which together with her clothes made her one of the most iconic, stylish and photographed Princesses of the 20th Century.

Explore Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis' treasure trove of jewels and also her renowned interest in French, American and Greek culture.

A fascinating talk on the stories behind such jewels as the great Bulgari Sapphires, La Peregrina Pearl, the Mike Todd tiara, the Taj Mahal pendant and the unforgettable Taylor-Burton Diamond.

Learn more about a collection of jewels amassed by the Duke of Windsor, given to his lover and then wife Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.

Hear about the many familiar jewels now owned by the Queen that will be passed on in perpetuity to the next monarch.