How Queen Mary Became the Royal Master of the Jewelry Makeover

Queen Elizabeth can thank her grandmother Queen Mary for many of the most spectacular of royal jewels. Not only did Queen Mary amass legendary diamonds and gems during her husband’s reign, but the forward-thinking consort also repurposed jewels into contemporary new pieces. Nothing was too sentimental or historic for a refresh—not even a diamond wedding gift from her husband’s grandmother, the formidable Queen Victoria. Queen Mary was a champion of repurposing jewels, and it’s worth taking a lesson from her playbook on how to gracefully transform important stones into timeless pieces. She had an eye for gemstones—and a vision for… Read Full Article