Queen Victoria statue in London England

The Sovereign Sparkle: A Curated Journey of Britain’s Royal & Aristocratic Jewelry

April 4 – 10, 2027

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Discover the royal legacies of London on this exclusive fine arts and history tour. 

On this exclusive fine arts and history tour, discover the treasures of the British Monarchy with an expert-led journey through London’s prominent estates and private collections. Join Beth Wees, a jewelry specialist and former MET Curator, for a journey through London’s famed collections. Behold the famous Crown Jewels during an elegant, after-hours reception at the Tower of London. Gain special access to renowned historic residences, such as the Rothschilds’ Waddesdon Manor, and explore the iconic Kensington Palace with a look at the Jewel Room. Tour the British Museum, with multicultural collections that date back to 5,000 B.C.; visit Goldsmiths’ Hall, which has been the home of London’s jewelry trade since the 14th century; and gain special access to the Drawing Room.

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Lecturer

Beth Wees

Lecturer

Beth Carver Wees is an art historian, lecturer, and jewelry expert. She’s a former curator of the American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she oversaw collections of American silver, jewelry, and other metalwork for more than 20 years. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in art history and previously served as the Curator of Decorative Arts at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

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