Dear Readers,
Welcome to this season’s Courtville magazine. In our latest issue, we’re reminded of jewellery's remarkable ability to captivate, inspire, and transform. Across history, certain figures have left indelible marks not just for their beauty, power, or style, but for reshaping how we view and appreciate jewellery today.
These pages celebrate the icons whose lives and passions transformed jewels into timeless symbols. Elizabeth Taylor’s collection, as dazzling as her career, boasted some of the world’s largest diamonds. Mexico’s "La Doña," Maria Félix, flaunted bold serpentine designs, religious relics, and luxurious yellow gold. Napoleon Bonaparte, though powerful, commissioned jewellery reflecting his romantic heart, while vivacious artist Tamara de Lempicka adorned herself with pieces that captured the spirit of the Jazz Age.
We can’t overlook the timeless charm of Princess Diana, whose playful and accessible jewellery style has inspired generations. Evelyn Walsh McLean, the last private owner
