Alumni Chapter

London Chapter: Royal Jewels and the American Heiresses

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
6:00 p.m. London, GMT
Virtual

A black and white photo of American heiress Evalyn Walsh McLean, who is wearing the 94.80-ct Star of the East diamond set as an aigrette attached to a diamond bandeau. On her neck is the 45.52-ct Hope diamond.
In this photo, taken around 1912, American heiress Evalyn Walsh McLean is wearing the 94.80-ct Star of the East diamond set as an aigrette attached to a diamond bandeau. On her neck is the 45.52-ct Hope diamond. She purchased the Star of the East in 1908 and the Hope in 1911, both from Cartier. Notice the long sautoir of pearls she is wearing around her neck and how her dress is decorated with freshwater pearls. Courtesy: Library of Congress

Presenter: Andrew Prince

Following the turbulent political times between 1870 and 1929, which culminated in the final collapse of the Russian and European Monarchies, countless astonishing art and jewel collections were dispersed, looted or sold. This coincided with the growing wealth and power of America and its industrial millionaires, who were intent on creating sumptuous palaces of their own and filling them with the greatest paintings and furniture and royal jewels.

Learn about how these legendary treasures have made their way into the world's greatest museums to be seen by everyone.

Andrew Prince is a popular lecturer and jewelry designer who has designed jewelry for museums, television and film. He has spoken about jewelry history and fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Christies Auction House, The Jewellery Historian Society and The Hillwood House and many other places.

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