Royal Jewels
A bejeweled trend report
When Empress Eugénie of France entered a room, all heads turned, and it wasn’t because they were checking out her husband, Napoleon III. A political force on her own, she was also considered a pioneer of contemporary fashion – and a woman who knew how to accessorize. Aside from the obviously impressive Crown Jewels, Eugénie commissioned many a jeweler, including Boucheron and Cartier, to make her lavish lockets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, and tiaras, generously sprinkled with pearls, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, all custom-made to match her many gowns.
Alas, not all of us can have a direct line to Cartier. So if dripping with jewels is not in your cards, take some inspiration from the Empress and focus instead on jewel tones for your own royal look.
Dancing Zebra bag and Kelsey Zebra bag by Wolf & Willa, available at Meadowlark
Crystal dangle earrings, available at Crabby Chic
Magic wand earrings, available at Zia Boutique
Runa boots in royal blue suede by Dolce Vita, available at Island Passage
Ashara peacock feather cuff bracelet by Brackish, available at Meadowlark
Seas by Merewif vegan nail polish in Coney Island and Porto Covo, available at Merewif.com
Velvet tote bags by Powder, available at Meadowlark
Heron Gown Robe in tangerine by Two’s Company, available at Pipton
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