The Story Behind Queen Máxima’s Most Dazzling Tiara, With 33 Sapphires and Over 600 Diamonds

Vanity Fair · 2026-02-13
The Story Behind Queen Máxima’s Most Dazzling Tiara, With 33 Sapphires and Over 600 Diamonds

This crown, which came with earrings, two bracelets and a brooch, was acquired in 1881 by King William III as a gift for his second wife, Queen Emma.