Once Upon A Diamond : A Family Tradition Of Royal Jewels

This volume describes the extraordinary jewellery collections of jewellery designer Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia's family members. Among the many royals whose stories are richly illustrated in this volume are Prince Regent Paul and Princess Olga of Yugoslavia; Grand Duke Vladimir and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia; Prince Nicolas and Princess Helen of Greece as well as his King Umberto II and Queen Marie-José of Italy.
The photography and family albums of Grand Duchess Elena of Russia present never-before-seen images of pre-revolutionary life of the Russian imperial family, their court, and their many European royal family members and friends.
This book also includes exclusive and previously unpublished designs by Prince Dimitri, which juxtapose uncommon materials and colour in imaginative yet timeless forms.