Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A two-day gathering of international experts titled, “Treasures, Royal Gems & Jewellery,” explored the history of royal gems and ...

They have quite the collection! What many don’t know is that these pieces have been passed through the bloodline and have often been reworked or repurposed into new pieces. From Queen Mary’s lover’s ...

If you’ve ever seen any of the British crown jewels, you know they’re not exactly subtle. They are sparkle-set to the max: crowns encrusted with thousands of diamonds, gold scepters, jewel-studded ...

Royal families' jewelry collections boast pieces of enormous significance—historically, financially, and otherwise. Sometimes dating back centuries, almost every piece is rich with meaning. This is ...

The British royal family is known for a few things: their philanthropic work, their lengthy history in shaping British culture, and of course, their money. The royal family is worth a total of $88 ...

Gilded Age America had Mrs. Astor, and the Viennese courts had Empress Elisabeth. Better known as "Sissi," the Viennese noblewoman set the standards of fashion alongside Emperor Franz Joseph. The ...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been married since 2018. When the two wed, Meghan received a number of jewels from the late Princess Diana, Harry’s mother who tragically died in 1997. Since then, ...