Marie Antoinette’s two diamond bracelets were sold for £6million after being expected to fetch up to £3million at an auction yesterday, 228 years after her death. An amazing result for bracelets owned by Marie-Antoinette, who was confirmed as true royalty, while the Duchess of Windsor, who appeared more of an impostor royal, whose bracelet seemed to have lost its lustre, despite being fashioned from prized Burmese rubies and commissioned from jeweller to royalty Cartier. The pair of silver and yellow gold bracelets are both made up of three strands and contain 112 diamonds. If you can’t make history then the next best thing is to own a piece of it. The three regal bracelets which went on the block today once belonged to two of the most legendary and controversial royals in history, both self-proclaimed jewellery addicts. Buyers included the likes of her high society friends Elizabeth Taylor. Tobias Kormind, the managing director of Europe’s largest online jeweller 77 Diamonds, said: ‘This evening’s auction was both shocking and fantastic. But surprisingly a ruby and diamond Cartier bangle owned by Wallis Simpson the Duchess of Windsor, gifted to her by the Duke of Windsor for their first wedding anniversary, did not sell. Whichever way you look at it, being able to own a piece of history from someone you can read about in books is so powerful. That auction of her collection fetched $50m, setting a new record at the time as the most pricey auction of a single-owner jewellery collection. It had been estimated to fetch up to £1.62 million. The stunning jewellery was sold by a mystery European royal family member at Christie’s auction in Geneva, Switzerland. Newly uber-wealthy collectors still aspire to the magic and halo effect of royal provenance. The duchess’ jewellery attracted record-breaking attention in 1987 with some pieces exceeding expected prices ten times. She originally bought the bracelets for 250,000 livres in 1776, just two years after taking the throne with her husband King Louis XVI, paying for them partly with gemstones from her personal collection and with funds provided by her husband.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Qualities

Many of us haven’t been able to see as much of our loved ones this past year as we’d like, with lockdown restrictions keeping thousands of families across the country apart. Its simple, feminine design features seven miniature pastille charms which can all be hand-engraved for free with a single character. There’s also a matching Initial Pastille Bracelet (should you need inspiration next Mother’s Day). It’s priced at £79 and comes in either 925 Sterling Silver, 18k Gold Plated or 18k Rose Gold Plated. The bespoke jewellery brand offers a range of unique pieces, each one lovingly hand-engraved with a name, date or message by a team of skilled artists. From its humble origins on her kitchen table, Merci Maman now has studios in London, Paris and Berlin and has even been worn by members of the Royal Family. From the materials and delicate crafting to their distinctive signature boxes and complimentary hand-engraving, every individual Merci Maman piece tells a unique, personal story – making the joyous gift giving and receiving experience extra special. This can be worn on its own for a chic, elegant look or layered with other Merci Maman necklaces. While we may not get to celebrate Mother’s Day in our usual fashion, there are plenty of other ways to show the most special woman in your life just how much you care. To celebrate motherhood, here we have a collated a range of pieces to suit every mum this Mother’s Day. Available in three metals, the hammered disc creates an eye-catching contrast to the smaller, smooth disc which can be personally engraved with up to 20 characters around its circumference or in the centre. The chain is available in beaded or plain styles and comes in a variety of lengths – 45cm, 60cm or 80cm. You can even add a colourful birthstone for an extra personal touch. For the Insta-ready mum in your life, the exquisite Personalised Hammered Double Disc Necklace (from £119) is a bound to be a hit. One of Merci Maman’s best-selling necklaces, the Personalised Initial Pastille Necklace is a perfect piece of everyday jewellery for the classy mum in your life. It was founded in 2007 by French mother-of-four Béatrice de Montille, who wanted to purchase a keepsake for her daughter and spotted a gap in the market for quality, personalised jewellery.

Rings Sterling Silver

Treat the mother-to-be in your life to this chic, feminine Personalised Gemstone Necklace (£129). Win yourself some serious brownie points by treating your mother-in-law to the Merci Maman Personalised Eternity Trio Necklace (£99). Whether the gemstone you pick is a lucky charm or simply their favourite colour, you can choose from Labradorite, Green Onyx, Rose Chalcedony, Aqua Chalcedony, Blue Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli and Moonstone. This piece can be customised with a little boy or girl charm which sits alongside a signature disc and a mini heart charm. Each circle can be hand-engraved with your choice of dates, names of grandchildren or a special memory you share. The slightly curved surface allows up to 10 characters to be engraved in the centre of the disc. The disc can be hand-engraved with baby’s name and date of birth – and for mums with growing broods, more charms can be added as her family blossoms, with reverse engraving also an option if you run out of space. The eye-catching piece features three concentric circles in either 925 Sterling Silver or 18k Gold Plated. Make the new mum in your life’s first Mother’s Day extra special with the Merci Maman Duchess Necklace (£129). Perfect for the hip and trendy mum in your life! The Merci Maman Personalised Intertwined Necklace (£89) symbolises an ever-lasting bond, and is a perfect way to pay tribute to mums who are no longer with us. Signet rings are usually steeped in family history, but the Merci Maman Signet Ring (£49) offers a more playful, contemporary take on this traditional piece of jewellery. The two circles move freely between each other, meaning this is one of the few pieces which can only be engraved on one side. The larger ring can be personalised with a special quote, while a significant date, name or short message can be hand-engraved on the smaller circle. Inspired by the love between mother and child, the intertwined circles can represent that special bond, or alternatively the love between siblings, partners and friends. And you can rest assured that all Merci Maman gemstones are sourced in a responsible and moral way. Traditionally worn on the smallest finger, they look great as a statement piece or alongside other rings or stacked to mix up your style. Every semi-precious gemstone is paired with a Merci Maman signature disc charm which can be hand-engraved with a meaningful message, be it a special date, quote or a cherished memory. To shop the range, click here.

Sterling Silver Cuff Charm Bracelet

Hermes bracelets are designed by a company from France who design many types of jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, and earrings. The bangle bracelets are black and gold bracelets that are large enough to dangle on the person who wears them. The cheapest Hermes bracelets are Bangle gold enamel bracelets that are only $200. The older bracelets are the Hermes Boucle Silver Sellier bracelets that look like a silver chain link with a buckle. The French Hermes designers create a new line of bracelets every year. Other Hermes bracelets are fawn and black leather race wraps that are smaller than the nova bracelets, but look similar to a tiny dog collar. The original price for a Hermes silver chain link bracelets are over $1000. The bracelet and the silver are authentic Hermes bracelets that can cost up to $800. Each year, the bracelets have a new sleek look to them that are different from any other bracelet in their line. The colors of Hermes bracelets come in black leather, chocolate brown leather, taupe, and natural colors of leather. The bangle bracelets also come in many different colors and styles, such as red Petits Chevaux de Hongrie silver palladium plated bracelets, Torana brown and white palladium plated, and the blue and white Tresors Retrouves palladium plated bracelets. In 2004, the Hermes Collier de Chien gold plated cuff bracelets were a part of the top ten bracelet list. Many of the 2010 line of Hermes bracelets are leather nova wrap bracelets with the trademark letter of H on them. The prices for Hermes bracelets can start $375, and go up to $600. The bracelets also come in silver chain link styles that can cost up to $900 on sale. The cuff bracelets are gold plated adjustable black leather bracelets with the gold being in the style of a letter H, which cost $700. One of the most popular bracelets out of all the Hermes bracelets are the cuff bracelets which are called Hermes Collier de Chien. The bracelets look similar to small belts with buckles. All of these types of bracelets will cost up to $460. The older the bracelets are, the cheaper they become, and many people sell their used Hermes bracelets for less than $100.