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The Crown Jewel Edition: Queen Consort Ana

From State affairs to private soirées; this is an inside look into Queen Ana's favorite pieces within the Lunarian Royal Collection.

The Fleur-de-lys Tiara (Above)

This particular piece was featured at many a State Banquet and in several of Her Majesty's official portraits. Originally crafted in Pierreland by Maison de Lumeniere, the tiara was commissioned by Crown Prince Jean Charles Valois in 1874 to commemorate diplomatic relations with Lunaria. It had been worn by Queen Consort Katrina and her daughters before falling out of favor in the early 1900s, when kokoshniks became the trend for the Royal Family. Queen Ana first brought it out of obscurity in the 1970s while attending a State Banquet in Rivenia as a part of her Marriage Tour.

The Ely Meander Tiara

Gifted to Queen Clarisse in the late 1950s by the 10th Duke of Ely, this tiara was personal gift to Ana when her engagement to then-Crown Prince Vincent was announced. She most notably wore the piece during both her husband's Silver and Golden Jubilees. Her Majesty gifted the tiara to her only daughter – and now the Queen of Windsor – Ashli, who wears it frequently for official portraits.

Queen Ana's Engagement Ring

Designed personally by then-Crown Prince Vincent using a large, 12-carat aquamarine surrounded by thirty-six diamonds on a split-shank design, Queen Ana's engagement ring was a stunning piece that many ladies in Lunaria were jealous of. The ring was returned to the Royal Vault upon her death twenty years ago, where it will remain alongside other Royal engagement rings.

The Brindleton Sapphire Kokoshnik Tiara

This piece was bought during a private auction of the Brindleton Empire's Royal tiaras. The auction was rumored to have occurred because of Emperor Alaric's overspending of the National Treasury. Although the rumors were never confirmed, several high profile pieces from the Imperial Family's collection were sold to other families around the world, shaming Emperor Alaric, whom also sold several of his wife, Empress Amira's, personal jewelry inherited from her family. The purchase of the kokoshnik and other pieces apparently soured his relationship with King Vincent and Queen Ana in the coming years.

Adding insult to injury, Her Majesty wore the kokoshnik to a banquet celebrating Brindleton's surrender to the combined military forces of Windsor and Lunaria during Windsor's War for Independence. The Brindleton Empire has remained a military and political rival of Lunaria ever since.

The Belvedere Palm-Heart Tiara

This piece was a gift to Queen Consort Lilith–then the Duchess of Belvedere–in 1793 as a wedding gift from the province her husband ruled over. It features nine emeralds sourced from the area and was designed to look like the palm-heart flowers native to the land.

The Honeysuckle Loop Tiara

A diamond and platinum piece which originally belonged to the Brindleton Imperial Family like the Sapphire Kokoshnik listed above. Her Majesty often wore the tiara for foreign formal events.

Queen Katrina's Pearl Wedding Earrings

Originally worn by Queen Consort Katrina in 1841 on her wedding to then-Crown Prince Edward (soon-to-be known as the Mad King Edward IV), these earrings were originally part of a lovely parure. The necklace, bracelet, and tiara were unfortunately lost in a fire at Windenburg Palace in the early 1920s.

Queen Ana's Emerald Laurel Earrings

These earrings were bought by the Queen before she married into the Royal Family. They were designed by court jeweler Simtier from their Mythic collection and were purchased privately by Her Majesty for §30,000. They remain within the Quinn family's private collection and are being kept by King Arden currently.

Queen Ana's Birthday Earrings

A gift to the Queen Consort from her three children, these earrings were her most beloved pieces of jewelry. The earrings are another Simtier piece, personally designed for her, and were passed down to her eldest son's wife after her death.

The earrings were most recently worn by Princess Annaliese, who wore them for her eighteenth birthday celebration.

The Piraeus Pearl Set

This pearl necklace and earrings set are a Harold family heirloom. Upon her father's death she was able to inherit a few key pieces after his Earldom was dissolved back into the Crown. Her Majesty only wore the set for intimate private events.

Bordeauxian Pearl Wedding Necklace

This necklace is one of the oldest pieces within the Royal Collection, dating back almost six hundred years, and is a wedding gift from King Francois of Bordeaux to Queen Consort Marylene.

The Celestri Diamond Alliance Necklace

This necklace, which consists of millions of simoleons worth of Celestri Diamonds, was once one of the Celestre Imperial Family's prized jewelry pieces.

The necklace was given over as a part of peace negotiations twenty years after Lunaria split from the Empire of Celestre. The Emperor at the time, Nikolas II, was the half-brother of the first King of Lunaria, Rhysander I, and regretted the War of Secession that occurred between the two nations after a personal dispute between the two.

Queen Ana wore the necklace most famously during the funeral of her in-laws, the former King Richter and Queen Clarisse, but was often depicted wearing it during official portraits. The necklace has also been continuously worn during official visits to Celestre.

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By Shon Gableton | Published by SNN

BUCKINGSIMSHIRE, Windenburg (SNN) - - Queen Katherine I gave the 2nd Christmas Speech of her reign.

The Queen's Christmas speech is a tradition that involves recording a message that reflects on the year's events and the monarch's feelings about Christmas. This year's speech was recorded a few weeks before Christmas, from Buckingsim Palace.

In a nod to the late Queen Dowager (who died in November), Queen Katherine wore her Rubi and Diamond Lover's Knot Brooch. Made by Hammond Jewels in 1903, and given to Queen Zarah by Edward II for Christmas in 1958.

Queen Katherine also displayed photos of royal family members on her desk; a tradition started by her grandfather, Edward II, in 1941.

This year displaying the late Queen Dowager's 1942 Official State Portrait, the Royal Family's 2024 Summer portrait (taken at Beaverdam), and the Windenburg Royal Family's Official portrait taken at Buckingsim Palace in June 2024.

The Queens 6-minute speech ended with:

"Great opportunities lie before us. Indeed a large part of the sims world looks to the Commonwealth for a lead. We have already gone far towards discovering for ourselves how different nations, from North and South, from East and West, can live together in friendly simblrhoods, pooling the resources of each for the benefit of all. The Christmas message to each of us is indivisible; there can be no "Peace on simblr" without "Goodwill toward sims". Scientists talk of 'chain reaction' - of power releasing yet more power. This principle must be most true when it is applied to the greatest power of all: the power of love. My beloved father, King George I, in one of his broadcasts when I was a little girl, called upon all his sims in these words: "Let each of you be ready and proud to give to his country the service of his work, his mind and his heart." That is surely the first step to set in motion the 'chain reaction' of the Powers of Light, to illuminate the new age ahead of us. As this Christmas passes by, and time resumes its march, let us resolve that the spirit of Christmas shall stay with us as we journey into the unknown year that lies ahead."

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I'm just seeing a teenage Connie in that orange daisy dress with white gogo boots and cute braids with butterfly barrettes and a little pink beret.

First off, the necklace feels SO MADE for Bess! It feels like the one she wears in TS4, and it is so iconic for her.

Paisley would be very outside Connie's comfort zone, but she tries it an adores it! I can see her wearing this back home for a trip to the States. Maybe, if the girls comes, she takes them strolling through Central Park and to all the city's hangouts. And of course, the best places to eat, especially in Chinatown. It's a late, late night.

For some reason, I see Bess wearing this for the very specific occasion of shopping in a flower market. Like, hair up, crisp white headscarf, buying a weekly bouquet. You can't tell me the Wolves aren't ones to have a weekly bouquet in their flat, in addition to a thriving garden and window boxes. Oh, maybe she's shopping for those too? To help brighten the front of their bank/counting house's facade?

TEEN CONNIE IN THIS WOULD BE SO ADORABLE. For some of her first modeling jobs for the cookie boxes (cookie tins in the Victorian-verse) she shows up in this, beaming and bight-eyed. Then afterward she walks down Fifth Avenue to window-shop, instantly making passing school girls stop and admire her.

A very formal party dress for Miss Bess. This would cute with a baby bump too! Imagine she's cradling Cordell, and her baby belly is already showing as she greets guests at a party in this dress.

Teen Bess in this, perhaps? Perhaps a gift from George - a dress fit for a lady once she is in her teens? He finds this and gets it for her, with a matching plaid headband. She looks so lovely and feminine. Bea can never find it, so perhaps it's a secret? If Teen Connie channels 1960s, Teen Bess is channeling 1950s.

I feel like Hela would pick this out for Bess and gift it to her as a "Welcome to the Family" gift. "I noticed you looked lovely in yellow, and with the silver elements ... I just couldn't help myself! I had them wrap it up on the spot for you!" It fits like a dream, of course! Hela has a good eye~

Bess or Gal, for sure. I can see Bess looking super cute gardening in this, but also Gal flexing that figure all while commanding a full kitchen, and looking like a babe while doing it.

The empire-waist vibe just feels so FeFe to me. Imagine this gorgeous dress with a crown of jeweled marigolds atop her head? STUNNING.

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Chapter 43: A Costly Tradition

“I think you will be quite pleased, your royal highness,” the jeweler, Arthur Van Doorne, said confidently. “We have created two rather lovely sets for your review, designed to your specifications, of course.”

“I can’t wait,” Stephen said. “I don’t think Elizabeth will be expecting this – although she should, of course, as Weston’s new princess.”

“Indeed, sir,” Van Doorne said. “First, the sapphire collection you requested.”

“Alisha?” he called. “I hope you do not object, your royal highness, but I have asked my daughter to model the jewels so that you have a better idea of how they move.”

Van Doorne’s daughter, Alisha, entered the room, modeling a breathtaking set of diamonds and brilliant blue sapphires. Stephen’s eyes widened slightly as he took in the necklace, earrings, brooch and tiara.

“Exquisite as always,” Stephen said, admiringly. “How many carats?”

“Four hundred sixty four, across the entire collection,” Van Doorne. “The largest stones are approximately 24 mm in length and weigh in at 18 carats each. As you can see, they are all top-quality stones, and share the same velvety blue hue. In fact, some of the stones you see here are from a Napoleonic necklace we acquired at auction several years ago. Add to those another 260 carats in white diamonds, and the result is ... impressive”

“To say the least.” Stephen said. “And the cost?”

“For the entire collection, $3.7 million,” Van Doorne replied, matter-of-factly.

“Very good then,” Stephen said. “And the diamond set?”

“Of course, your royal highness,” Van Doorne said, nodding to Alisha, who returned to the back room.

“The jewels you are about to see date back to Imperial Russia, and were originally from the private collection of Empress Catherine the Great. We have, of course, given all of the pieces you see here a facelift for a more modern presentation.”

Stephen gasped despite himself as Alisha entered. The massive diamond necklace, earrings, tiara and brooch glittered in the warm lighting, this time joined by an exquisite diamond bracelet.

“I think we achieved the perfect balance of historical majesty and modern sensibility,” Van Doorne continued. “You’ll notice the outstanding brilliance of each stone used. It’s difficult to find large stones of this quality today.”

“It’s … it’s magnificent,” Stephen said. “But ... well, don’t you think it’s a little over the top?”

“Not when adorning a reigning princess, your royal highness,” Van Doorne said. “But I leave that to you to decide. But I must say, a find like this comes along only once in a lifetime.”

“Evidently,” Stephen replied, still staring. “How many diamonds?”

“Over 800 in total, your royal highness,” the jeweler replied proudly. “These are all brilliant white diamonds ranging between 1.5 and 10 carats, except for these here, which weigh in at 16 carats.”

“Spectacular,” Stephen said. “Well, Van Doorne, you’ve outdone yourself, as usual. I’m so happy mother introduced us.”

“The dowager princess has always been such a gracious and lovely customer,” Van Doorne said. “She has exquisite taste, and wears my jewels sublimely.”

“So, what’s the cost for this set?” Stephen asked, his cool exterior a façade.

“Well, due to it being a set of such immense quality and historic significance, we have set the price at $10.5 million,” Van Doorne said.

Stephen’s heart sank, and his face must have betrayed his disappointment, as Van Doorne quickly followed up.

“However, given your family’s longtime loyalty to our firm, I can reduce that price to $8.5 million – if you purchase both sets, of course,” Van Doorne said. “Consider it our wedding gift.”

Stephen sat studying the jewels quietly. Together, that was $12.2 million, and, after his conversation with his finance minister earlier in the day, it certainly caused him to pause.

“Fair,” he said. “But I’m afraid that, given my recent contribution to the Grenville Bay project … well, I’m afraid that $10 million will have to be my limit today.”

“I hate to see these lovely gems leave Weston,” Van Doorne scrambled. “So I will agree to the $10 million, if I may make one request. While we have created a majority of the crown’s jewelry for two generations, your grandfather – and your father after him – never consented to name us the official crown jeweler. As you can guess, that distinction would be quite valuable to us as a business....”

Stephen’s heart leapt.

“I will surely grant that request, my dear Van Doorne,” Stephen said, extending his hand. “In fact, I’ll have the royal warrant issued as soon as I return to the palace.”

Van Doorne’s face lit up as he shook Stephen’s hand. “Oh, thank you, your royal highness,” he said. “We are honored.”

“Good,” Stephen said. “Then we have an agreement at $10 million?”

“Of course, your royal highness,” Van Doorne said. “I’ll have the pieces delivered to the palace tomorrow.”

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Below are the historical/special occasion crown jewels of Trenton! I've had all of this world building hanging out in a google doc since before I started and I finally had the opportunity to make it pretty so I can share it with all of you! This is the first of 4 posts on the Trenton Crown Jewels.

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Hi Esotheria, I was on Pinterest and saw some TS4-TS2 converted accessories from Toksik by "Chanel" but when I click the link to find the simblr, it only connects to the image of the converted cc. Do you know how I can find this Simblr or if you have any of their CC? Thank you for your help ^-^ can you also recommend any elven-inspired jewelry for me, please? :3

I do indeed! :) @chanelwwww is the Tumblr, and I’m guessing the accessories you’re talking about are these? Chanel’s simblr is still intact (pics, links, etc.) so you can browse to your heart’s content! 

As for elf-appropriate jewelry… well, that would depend on your own idea of elves? :) For me personally, anything works as long as it’s a bit more ornate, medieval-ish, fantasy, or nature-inspired… so in other words, any jewelry that isn’t strictly modern or contemporary. 

- For medieval jewelry, don’t look any further than PlumbBob Keep! Some personal favorites of mine are Wawa’s European parure sets & Anne of Bavaria jewels, and Maya40′s Cersei Lioncoin necklace. And while we’re talking PBK and elves, there’s these elven circlets by Rebellina and this cool TS2 version of Thranduil’s crown (more recolors here).

- Maybe not elvish jewelry per se, but Hat shared tons of awesome medieval accessories in this post. The pics are unfortunately busted, but trust me, wading through the post is well worth it.

- When we’re talking fantasy jewelry, I’m really partial to Maya40′s creations. Check out her crown accessories & tiaras and GoT-inspired jewelry sets (tiaras, Sansa’s accessories, Cersei’s accessories). 

- Kativip’s Fusion accessories are also worth checking out!

- Some of the chinese accessories from MT-Cakestore could also double as fantasy/elvish accessories. 

- These Art Nouveau accessories by Vampire_of_Death at GoS give me very elvish vibes, especially the headpiece!

- And here’re some more Art Nouveau necklaces by ClubCrimsyn! And no, I don’t know why I keep equaling elvish to Art Nouveau, so don’t bother asking. :p

- Martini converted this super-pretty necklace+earrings combo, and Skell recolored it (as well as a few other lovely meshes!)

-If you’re a fan of more discreet jewelry, check out these lovely lockets and earrings by Yandereplum.

- Lidiqnata also shared some elvish circlets a while ago. (they’re somewhere around the center of the page)

- This cute daisy crown by Lilith could work well for nature elves!

- And speaking of flower crowns, there’s a gorgeous one by Xenoriarose! (more recolors of it are in that big Accessory dump post by Hat I linked above)

- Even MOAR flower crowns by Nymphy! ✾

- And by JulieJ! ✿

- And by Azaya! ❀

- And by Zerodark! ❃

- And one by Erschsims! (kindly reuploaded at the Gamevn forum. Check out the rest of the thread for even more cool accessories!) 

-Violette (Purpleashell @ Tumblr) has some cute accessories that fall under the ‘not necessarily elvish but pretty nonetheless’ category… She’s shared a lot more on the Sims2City forum though, such as this lovely snowflake jewelry set (direct link if you can’t access the forum) which I’ve put on my elven lady Aruena.

- These aren’t strictly elvish, either, but the third earrings in this post by Whysim are just too pretty to miss out on! While you’re at it, I recommend you also check out the rest of Whysim’s downloads, as you’re sure to find some hidden gems (such as these necklaces, or these delicate earrings that might work for you if you don’t tend to give your elves huge floppy ears like I do. :D)

- Back to Chanel again, but I just remembered these singlet rings that could pass as royal jewelry for your elven lords (come to think of it, I might just put them on my own elven noble! :D)

- Old but definitely gold, this star jewelry set from Liana (#41) would look smokin’ on your elven ladies! I’m also quite fond of set #46 from here.

- Another oldie, but this headwear set by Rose (fourth pic) also deserves a mention! 

*BONUS: The following accessory sets fit the theme but their download links no longer work, so I’m reuploading them. All due credits go to the original creators!

DOWNLOAD: Daislia Narcissus set (Mirror) | Eir-sims Metal Feather headband | IlTrono crown | Gabi’s Store ‘Dark Romance’ 4t2 Accessories

And if this STILL wasn’t enough, you’re more than welcome to check out my Accessories board on Pinterest or see what other accessories people have asked for under my WCIF Accessories tag. :) Have fun browsing! (and my condolences to your Downloads folder)

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Today we chat to Val, of The Wandering Wheatleys, about her hometown Honolulu in Hawaii! Together with her husband, they travel the world and run their blog writing worldwide city and country guides and tips for the first time visitor. They’ve been on the road since October 2016 but still call Honolulu home. So today we ask her about what to see in Honolulu and where to visit, hike, eat and drink in Hawaii.

Where are you living?

Out of our suitcases at the moment! But prior to putting our stuff in a 5×7 storage unit, we lived in Portland, Oregon, and before that, we lived in Honolulu. Honolulu is on the island of Oahu in Hawaii (which I personally believe is pretty much the most idyllic place in the world that anyone could live).

Tell us about yourself?

I moved to Honolulu on a whim in 2011. I had a good job in Human Resources and owned 2 houses. But I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that I was leading a boring life, working at a job that I didn’t love and wasting a bunch of money on houses that I didn’t even really want. So I decided to do something about it. So I got rid of most of my belongings, sold my houses, packed 2 suitcases, and bought a one-way plane ticket. I had no place to live and no job.

I ended up finding an amazing job – at Duke’s Waikiki which is a popular bar right on the beach. I was a lunch server so I usually worked weekdays from 10-4pm. Then I’d get off and go surfing and watch the sunset from atop my surfboard in the middle of the ocean. On weekends I’d go on long hikes around the island or go camping on the North Shore or take a short flight to one of the other islands to explore.

What is your favourite thing about Honolulu?

My favourite thing about the island of Oahu is the variety of things that there are to do. On one small island, you have gorgeous beaches, towering mountains, epic hiking, waterfalls, delicious food, you name it! If the weather was bad in Honolulu I could just drive 30 minutes to another area of the island and find amazing sunny skies and perfect weather. If the waves were too big in the North Shore to surf I could head to Waikiki beach for smaller, more manageable waves.

And the food, oh how I miss the food. I used to get acai bowls packed with fresh fruit and homemade granola almost daily. You can get delicious Shoyu poke (raw tuna) at the supermarket – it’s so fresh and cheap! And some restaurants on Oahu are actually BYOB (bring your own booze) so you can bring in your own bottle of wine or 6-pack to enjoy with your meal!

What is your favourite thing to do in Honolulu with a day off?

Definitely, check out another island! The islands of Hawaii are pretty far from the US – the shortest flights from the West Coast are still about 5 hours to cross the ocean. But once you’re on one of the islands, the others are just a super short, and super cheap plane ride away. And they all offer unique activities and totally different experiences. On the Big Island, you can swim with manta rays or explore remote black or green sand beaches. On Maui, you can drive the amazing road to Hana or do some fire dancing on Little Beach. On Kauai, you can hike the 11-mile Kalalau Trail where you’ll have the most amazing waterfalls and beaches all to yourself.

Credit to Channey Tang Ho

What in your opinion is the one thing you can’t miss when you visit Honolulu?

Do I have to pick just one? Don’t make me. Well if you’ve ever dreamed of going skydiving, Oahu is the place to do it! There are a few reputable spots on the North Shore and the views on the way down will be absolutely unforgettable.

You’ll HAVE to go for a hike. Or two. Or three. Diamond Head is a classic, of course, and for good reason. It’s not too challenging and offers stunning views of Honolulu from the viewpoints at the top. Koko Head Crater is a great hike if you’re looking for a serious workout – and you’ll be rewarded with stunning views at the top as well. The Lanikai Pillboxes hike is short but sweet and overlooks the most beautiful beach on the entire island – Lanikai. That’s another thing not-to-be-missed… spending an afternoon relaxing on Lanikai Beach!

The Haiku Stairs (aka Stairway to Heaven) is illegal but some daredevils manage to be sneaky and do it anyway. Maybe I have, maybe I haven’t… I’ll never tell…

Any top tips where to go/ what to do on a rainy day?

To be 100% honest, we always struggled when it rained in Honolulu. Most of the time we frantically checked the weather on other parts of the island to see if we could drive somewhere else to avoid it. As with any other major cities, there are shopping malls and movie theatres. But the crown jewel of any visit to Hawaii is all of the spectacular beauty that awaits you… outdoors. Luckily the weather is pretty perfect in Hawaii year-round so even if you find yourself in the middle of a rainstorm you’re unlikely to be freezing cold.

Where is your go-to restaurant?

My go-to restaurant is called Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar. The original one is right near Diamond Head and they’ve opened another location on the North Shore. The one near Diamond Head is a fun, sort-of fancy-ish atmosphere (which is pretty rare for Hawaii – most people who live there pretty much live in flip flops and denim shorts). They have yummy cocktails and one dish that I especially love called the Seafood Trap. It’s a bunch of fresh seafood that’s been soaking in a yummy broth and they give you plenty of bread to soak up every last drop. It’s rich and creamy and out-of-this-world! Oh, and the Bo’s Big Nachos are insane as well.

Also, you can’t leave Oahu until you’ve had shave ice from Matsumoto’s. They are located on the North Shore and are famous for their fun logo that is displayed prominently on their merchandise, and their heaping servings of shave ice covered in condensed milk.

And where do you suggest going for a drink in the evening?

Duke’s Waikiki of course! And no, not just because I used to work there, but because it really is the most popular bar in all of Waikiki. It’s a casual setting overlooking the beach. The servers are super friendly and attentive. The food is reasonably priced (at lunch and in the bar at least) and they offer big portions. And their Mai Tais are world renowned (okay, maybe I made that part up but they are pretty freaking delicious.) Plus they have live music most days and you’ll encounter both tourists and locals, that’s how you know it’s good!

Is there one thing not many people know about Hawaii? 

Bruno Mars is from Honolulu and visits often! I actually waited on him and his friends while I was a server at Dukes. Actually, a lot of celebrities make appearances in Hawaii. I’ve also met Macklemore and Ice Tea while working there. And we had to chase Bobby Brown down after he made off with some of our glassware!

Anything else you think we should know? 

ART + FLEA is a super fun craft market that is held once a month in Honolulu. They have food trucks and live music and art installations and darling locally made crafts for sale. Check their website to see if they’ll be hosting an event during your visit!

Credit to Michael Olsen

Wow, well I’m totally sold on Honolulu! I guess my bucket list just got EVEN longer! If you would like to read more about Hawaii, head over to see Val’s post about travel in Ohau.

Have you been to Honolulu or Hawaii? How was your experience? Do you have any top tips to add? As always I love hearing from you and I also massively appreciate any social shares! 

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The Best things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii. A Hawaii visitors guide written by a local who knows best! The best food, activities, shopping, hikes, beaches, waterfalls bars and restaurants in Honolulu, Oahu, waikiki and all over Hawaii! Definitely on my travel bucket list! Today we chat to Val, of The Wandering Wheatleys, about her hometown Honolulu in Hawaii! Together with her husband, they travel the world and run their blog writing worldwide city and country guides and tips for the first time visitor.

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The Crown Jewel Edition: Queen Consort Clarisse

Before she was taken from the world in a horrific plane accident Queen Clarisse wore some of the most show stopping pieces within the Royal Collection.

The Pearl Wedding Tiara (Above)

This is the tiara that was traditionally worn by brides coming into the Royal Family before Queen Consort Ana introduced the Harold Tiara. The piece boasts hundreds of pearls which used to be embedded within Queen Morrigan's medieval crown.

The Fontaine Foliage Tiara

A tiara gifted to Queen Clarisse upon her marriage to then-Crown Prince Richter from her family, the Fontaines. Outfitted with priceless Celestri diamonds, it is one of the most expensive pieces within the Quinn Family's collection.

The tiara has not been worn in public since Her Majesty's death, though it remains one of the pieces available for use by the current Queen Regina.

The Cursed Dumas Aquamarines

These earrings are one of Her majesty's favorite pairs. She bought them on auction for approximately 500,000 simoleons from luxury auction house Kristi's.

The aquamarines and diamonds were originally owned by a Bordeauxian noblewoman from the 1780s and are thought to be cursed. The last owners before Queen Clarisse had acquired them died in a tragic fire which caused them to go up for auction in the first place. Three more of the previous owners have all passed from tragic accidents or under mysterious circumstances.

Many believe the original owner of the jewels, Lady Celine Dumas, placed a curse upon whoever would come into ownership of them as her jealous daughter-in-law murdered her in order to inherit her vast riches through her only son. Everyone who came into ownership of the jewels since has met an early demise.

Unfortunately, Queen Clarisse had also fallen to the curse only a year after purchasing the earrings. The last time Her Majesty was seen wearing them in public was at the wedding of her son, then-Crown Prince Vincent, a month and a half before the plane crash that took her and her husband's lives.

The Simtier Diamond Choker

This beautiful piece was a wedding anniversary gift from her husband, King Richter. She often wore the choker during her many trips to the opera, ballet, and broadway shows.

Queen Katrina's Diamond and Ruby Ribbon Set

This is a historical set traditionally worn by Queens of Lunaria since the 1860s. It was gifted to Queen Katrina during her tenth year of reigning alongside her husband, the Mad King, Edward IV.

Edward chose rubies to be the stand-out jewels in the necklace and earring set due to his disturbing fascination with the color of blood. Katrina wore them often in order to avoid her husbands frequent and irrational tantrums. Thankfully, these jewels don't seem to carry any curses.

Queen Clarisse's Loop Tiara

A lightweight tiara designed by Her Majesty for functions of State, the jewels in the center of the diamond loops can be switched between sapphires or pearls. Clarisse entrusted the creation of her design to famed Celestri jeweler, Notte.

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The Crown Jewel Edition: The Duchess of Andale (Claire)

Although she rarely is spotted at official functions anymore, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Andale has a few extraordinary pieces she can bust out for special occasions.

The Lovers Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara (Above)

A wonderful tiara on loan to Duchess Claire by Queen Ana, this beautiful piece was added to the Royal Collection in the 1920s, when the kokoshnik design became incredibly popular. The tiara was designed by jeweler Simtier for Queen Consort Darlene. It was officially a gift from her husband, King James, but in all actuality was from her lover, the King's younger (and illegitimate) half-brother.

The Duchess most famously wore this tiara on her wedding to Prince Rhys. It has remained on loan for the Duchess even after the passing of her mother-in-law.

Claire's Engagement Ring

The Duchess of Andale's engagement ring is a delicate piece designed by her husband, Prince Rhys, the Duke of Andale. The ring features one large 6-carat diamond and a smaller 3-carat diamond beneath it, both set in platinum. The ring's diamonds were sourced from Windsor and were apparently gifted to Prince Rhys by his sister, the Queen of Windsor.

While it is not the most extravagant ring compared to other Royal ladies throughout history, the simple and elegant design suits the Duchess very well.

The Andale Diamond Fringe Tiara

This tiara is by far the Duchess' favorite and one she has worn for almost all of her official portraits. It is one of the lightest tiaras within her collection and sits upon a traditional fringe design.

The tiara was bought by the Princess Royal Evangeline in the 50s, and was passed down through her daughter, the Lady Geraldine, after her death. When Lady Geraldine passed away in an accident, the tiara fell back into the possession of the Crown.

The Garnet Lamuniere Tiara

The Garnet Lamuniere Tiara privately belongs to Prince Rhys, who inherited it from his grandmother, Queen Clarisse. Her private jewelry was passed down and divided evenly between her three grandchildren.

His Royal Highness gifted the tiara to his wife on her birthday. The Duchess has only been photographed wearing it once during a charity banquet, although it has been worn frequently by her daughter-in-law, Lady Larissa Ely-Quinn, on several occasions.

The Komorebi Empire's Citrine Kokoshnik

Another of the Duchess' iconic kokoshnik looks; this tiara is the most colorful at Her Royal Highness' disposal. It features many emerald-cut citrine gems set in a platinum silver frame. The tiara was bought at auction by Queen Consort Clarisse and once belonged to a Komorebi Imperial Princess who lost her life during a rebellious uprising.

Duchess Claire's Birthday Set

This set of necklace and earrings was gifted to the Duchess by the iconic fashion house, Fallune. When Her Royal Highness was still A-List actress Claire Jacobsen, she was the face of Fallune for over a decade. From perfume and beauty ads to representing the brand during Windenburg Fashion Week and her many movie premieres, the Duchess built a close relationship with the brand.

During her forty-fifth birthday owner and creator of the brand, Veronique Fallune presented her with a beautiful pair of diamond and garnet chandelier earrings and a matching necklace. The set was personally designed by Veronique herself, who has been inspired by the Duchess' timeless beauty and elegance for many years. She worked to create something to match Her Royal Highness' aura while also utilizing her birthstone, garnet, a gem not usually seen within the Royal Family's collection.

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THE ART DECO BANDEAU

The Royal House of Windsor: A Royal Tiara Collection

THE ART DECO BANDEAU

The Art Deco Bandeau was amongst the jewels gifted to Princess Lara, Countess of Boykins by her father, the late King George I, on her wedding day. It was made by Hammond & Co in 2021 of diamond black onyx, coral, and pearls, to an open bandeau design with the open band of cluster motifs boasting a natural pearl border mounted in platinum.

Her Royal Highness first wore the tiara to the 2023 South Marvanian State Banquet, and loaned it to her cousin, the Countess of St Peters, for her 2024 official portrait.

A Royal Tiara Collection

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By Shon Gableton | Published by SNN

EASTON, Windenburg (SNN) - - Senior Members of the royal family gathered recently for the annual Commonwealth Christmas Service at Westsimster, which is held the first Monday in December. The Queen and Prince consort were joined by the Queen Mother (accompanied by her nephew the Earl of St Peters), the Duke and Duchess of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Hastings, and the Earl and Countess of Boykins.

It appears The Queen was digging in the vaults and pulled out a rare brooche, the Queen Lara-Leigh Citrine and Diamond Meander Brooch. The Queen first wore the jewel during her recent goodwill tour to Americreek but this is the first time the brooch seen in Windenburg since in 1939.

Queen Lara-Leigh, 1912 Simdian Official Portrait

This historic jewel was given to Queen Lara-Leigh to mark the 1912 Delshi Simbar. After arriving in Delshi Queen Lara-Leigh received a deputation of Simdian ladies, headed by the Maharasimi Patiala, who presented her with two jewels. The first was a gold choker designed as rosettes of diamonds set with citrine diamonds and pearl drops. The second was this brooch set in, what was described in newspapers as, a 14k yellow gold with a breathtakingly large, faceted oval shaped warm honey colored citrine.

Queen Lara-Leigh later wrote to the ladies of Simdia saying:

“The jewels you have given me will ever be very precious in my eyes and whenever I wear it, though thousands of miles of land and sea separate us, my thoughts will fly to the homes of Simdia, and create again and again this happy meeting and recall the tender love your hearts have yielded me. Your jewels shall pass to future generations as an imperial heirloom, and always stand as a token, of the first meeting of a Windenburg Queen with the ladies of Simdia.”

Queen Lara-Leigh, 1939 Windenburg Official Portrait

The pair were last seen together in Queen Lara-Leigh's 1939 Official Portrait. The brooch was inherited by Edward II after the queens death, then left to the jewels of the crown. The Citrine and Pearl gold choker was passed down to Queen Lara-Leigh's daughter, Amelia, Princess Royal, who left control of her estate (including the choker) to her only son, Lord James Carmichael.

The size and color of the brooch, in Monday’s sunlight, had it looking simply splendid! It was the perfect accessory for the Queen to accentuate her green Princess of XVI dress by @rustys-cc.

The Duke and Duchess of Hastings, and The Earl and Countess of Boykins were the first to arrive at Westsimster Abbey for this years service.

The Countess of Boykins, who had a baby just a few weeks ago, wore The Mellerio Ruby Parure brooch by @simpire. It comes from the workshops of famed Oasis Springs jeweler Mellerio dits Meller, whose skilled creations populate the collections of several royal and noble houses.

Ordered by King Edward I for his wife, Queen Lara-Leigh, in 1889. The brooch passed from Queen Lara-Leigh to her daughter-in-law, Queen Zarah. After Zarah's death in November, the brooch was passed to her granddaughter, The Countess of Boykins. The brooch was one of several pieces the late Queen Dowager left to her granddaughter.

The Queen Mother arrived just before the queen, accompanied by her nephew Prince Leo, Earl of St Peters. The Duke and Duchess of Kent arrived shortly before them.

Members of the royal family will be departing for Beaverdam next week - the second year, since 1993, the royals will spend Christmas at Beaverdam. George I preferred Christmas at Sumpterson.

Windenburg's royal family has many Christmas traditions, and one of the most cherished was their annual walk from their Christmas celebrations at Beaverdam Castle in Brindleton Bay to the nearby Mt. Table Chapel for the Christmas morning service. Buckingsim Palace announced that the royal family would be attending Christmas Day service at Mt Table Chapel, and resuming their annual walk, greeting well-wishers along the way.

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CORONATION PART 2: THE PROCESSION

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: "At 10:00 AM the gates of Buckingsim Palace opened signaling the monarch is ready to depart. The balusters will be lowered just before the royal guard approaches. The Procession is about to begin and will follow a direct route to the Abbey."

Shon Gableton [SNN]: "Live at Westsimster Abbey, Hallie Howell is awaiting the arrival of the Royal family."

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: "Hallie, how is it?"

Hallie Howell [SNN]: Hi, Shon and Cameron! It's glorious here! There is such a feeling of newness in the air. It's palpable.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: "We can feel it!"

Shon Gableton [SNN]: "The balusters were just lowered at the palace, and the Queen's procession is in view. Let's head back there."

- - - - - ROYAL PROCESSION - - - - -

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: Royal Guards lead the King's State Coach, carrying Queen Katherine I and Rainier, Prince consort. The coach is being pulled by 4 white Stallions.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: The King's State Coach was first used at the coronation of King Albert I in 1784 and has since been used to transport every monarch to their coronation. The coach has taken the longer route from Buckingsim Palace, down The Mall, since the coronation of King Edward I in 1888.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: Rounding The Lara-Leigh Memorial, the Queen and Prince consort wave to the adoring crowd.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: This is our first glimpse of Her Majesty wearing the State Diamond Diadem, made in 1784 for King Albert I. Since King Albert I, the Diadem has only been worn by Windenburg queens, whether they reigned or were consorts. It was first worn by Queen Isabella, consort to Albert I, when she ruled as Regent from 1828-1832, after the Kings death.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: Just behind The Queen's coach, in The Rolls Royce State Limousine, is The Queen Mother, The Prince of Brindleton Bay, and The Princess Grace. The little prince was expected to be amongst Royal Pages but insiders say The Queen preferred Maids of Honor.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: 136 years later, history is made as Queen Katherine I travels down The Mall preparing to be crowned this nations first Queen!

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: Let's head to Westsimster Abbey as the royal family arrives. Hallie?

Hallie Howell [SNN]: Yes, Cameron. The Royal Family has just arrived! The crowd erupted in a loud roar upon seeing four black Rolls Royce's, bearing the royal flag, approaching carrying senior members of the royal family.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: Guards stood at attention while the Queen and Prince consort's procession passed.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: The tomb of the unknown soldier sits underneath Memorial Arch, and is the central location for Remembrance Day observations to honor armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.

Hallie Howell [SNN]: Back at the Abbey, the Duke and Duchess of Kent are the first to arrive, showing their roles as the most senior members of the royal family. Their Royal Highnesses also arrive in formal robes. The Duke wearing his Order of the Garter robe while the Duchess wears the Royal Edwardian Order mantle, reflecting her status as a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Edwardian Order.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: "King George I named her a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Edwardian Order, the highest possible rank, in 2007."

Hallie Howell [SNN]: He did, indeed!

Hallie Howell [SNN]: The Earl and Countess of St Peters followed. Prince Leo, heir to the dukedom of Kent, donned not only his Queen Katherine I Coronation medal but his Royal Edwardian Order, which were bestowed upon His Royal Highness last month. The Countess, wearing a green @sentate dress, wore the Royal Family Order of George I.

Hallie Howell [SNN]: Third to arrive is the younger sister of Queen Katherine, Princess Lara, Countess of Boykins and her husband Anthony, Earl of Boykins. The Princess is wearing a traditional coronation gown and tiara, along with the Windsor sash and the Royal Family Order of George I.

Hallie Howell [SNN]: The Duke and Duchess of Hastings arrive also in formal robes; equal to that of The Duke and Duchess of Kent. The Duke was invested as a Knight of the Garter in 2020 while the Duchess was invested as a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Edwardian Order in 2022.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: "You can see the slight difference in their robes."

Hallie Howell [SNN]: Yes, the robes of the Edwardian Order features a red stripe along the border. In a statement just released from the palace:

"At the request of the Queen and Prince consort, Dukes and Duchesses both are wearing formal robes and mantels for the [historic] occasion."

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: So, now we know attires have been well coordinated for the senior royals. Just like the royal guardsmen in the Queen's gorgeous procession, having just passed Memorial Arch.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: Yes! Her Majesty's procession is making its way down Parliament Square Street.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: Crowds cheer as Queen Katherine and Prince Rainier pass.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: At the west door of the Abbey, Officers of the Order of Knighthood descend from upstairs to begin the Coronation Procession. It will be a procession composed of elements of both the Church and State, the Spiritual and Temporal life of our land.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: Representatives of The Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter make their way down the naive first, in their blue robes. They are followed by representatives of the most honorable Order of the Protea, in robes of green.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: The rich blue carpet spreads down the aisle of the sanctuary, which hides the black and white checkered floor of the choir of the Abbey. The beautiful contrast of colors inside the abbey is on full display.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: Once again the color changes and there comes the most ancient Order of the Iwé, in scarlet robes.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: After a brief gap, the Prime Minister of Brindleton Bay along with the Prime Minister of Sulani follow. Behind them, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. Sir Linwood Keller, Knight of the Garter.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: Immediately behind the Prime Minister is the Dean of Westsimster. He leads the next procession through the screen under the orchestra and the organ and out into the brilliance of the choir. We see them now, high above the alter, as the Cross of Westsimster is born by the Rev. Hilliard.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: Following the dean are Representatives from the churches of Windenburg and Brindleton Bay, showing the processions transition from State to Church.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: The Church of Winenburg representatives include the Lord Bishops who end the first part of the coronation procession.

Cameron Dorly [SNN]: After a brief pause, we see a glimpse of the Heralds in their full splendor. Four Windenburg heralds followed by one Brindleton Bay herald stand as trumpets play announcing The Queen.

Shon Gableton [SNN]: With the sound of the trumpets anthem, The Queen and Prince consort's arrival at the Abbey has been announced.

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THE LARA-LEIGH DIAMOND BANDEAU

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THE LARA-LEIGH DIAMOND BANDEAU

The Diamond Bandeau has its roots in Queen Lara-Leigh’s wedding gift collection. Princess Lara-Leigh of Niregia, as she was then, received a spectacular group of jewels as wedding presents when she married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent in July 1881. The couple became King Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh in 1888, after Edwards older brother, William I, abdicated.

One of the glittering wedding presents offered to Lara-Leigh was a petite diamond cluster brooch. The jewel was a gift from the people of Lincolnshire. On July 2, 1885, the day before the royal wedding, Lord and Lady LoPresti traveled to Buckingsim Palace to present the county’s gift to Princess Lara-Leigh. The Simmy Times wrote that the couple presented “on behalf of the county of Lincolnshire, the county wedding gift, consisting of a large diamond, surrounded by other fine diamonds. 

In 1931, she commissioned Hammond to make a new diamond and platinum bandeau-style tiara, using the County of Lincolnshire Brooch as its centerpiece. The tiara was frequently worn throughout the 40s and 50s, and left to the royal vault upon her death in 1962.

It remained in the royal vault for a remarkable 27 years. But on May 13, 1989, it was seen once again on a member of the royal family. The new Duchess of Kent wore the tiara for her royal wedding at St. Leo’s Chapel, Windsor. Although owned by the current queen, it has become one of the Duchesses favorite tiaras.

A Royal Tiara Collection

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THE GINSBURG EMERALD KOKOSHNIK TIARA

The Royal House of Windsor: A Royal Tiara Collection

THE GINSBURG EMERALD KOKOSHNIK TIARA

The Ginsburg Tiara, which emerged from the royal vaults after a hibernation of more than half a century, has quickly become a favorite of royal jewelry lovers around the sims world.

It was made by Boucheron for Dame Margaret Ginsburg, who famously bequeathed her jewelry to Queen Lara-Leigh (the Queen Mother) in 1946. Historian Vincent Meklan, who published a book on Boucheron’s archives in 2011, wrote that the tiara was made for Mrs. Ginsburg in 1921. 

The Queen Mother owned the tiara from 1946 until her death in 1962. Although she wore other emerald jewels from the Ginsburg bequest, she was only photographed wearing the kokoshnik once; to the October 1962 Premiere of the film version of the comic opera, "Tales of Hoffsim" at The Carlton. She was escorted by Lord Carmichael, her son-in-law; her daughter's husband. This was Her Majesty's last public appearance before her death two months later.

When she died in 1962, the tiara was left to the jewels of the crown inherited by her son, Edward II.

The tiara appeared again 53 years later when Queen Zarah (consort to Edward II), loaned it to their granddaughter, Princess Anna of Kent, for her wedding to Lord Marsh Grimaldi in May 2015.

A Royal Tiara Collection

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PART 3 | SEPTEMBER 2024