Photos: Rocks and Royalty
In the latest chapter of her storybook life, Princess Cécile of Hohenlohe-Langenburg has turned to designing stunning, multifaceted jewelry befitting her epic family history.
Princess Cécile at the castle, 2014.
A ring of melted bronze and her mother’s engagement ring.
The family castle in Langenburg, Germany.
Some of her creations.
Portrait of Princess Margarita.
Her lapis lazuli Buddha pin. Courtesy of Cecile of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
Princess Cécile, held by her mother, Princess Charlotte of Croÿ, at her christening, 1968, with her grandmother Princess Anne of Croÿ. Courtesy of Cecile of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
A rock crystal, aquamarine, lava stone, and garnet ring designed by Princess Cécile, price upon request, thegreyarea.com.
Her father’s gunmetal objects.
The castle and a view of the gardens.
Princess Cécile, in her studio.
Jewel palette.
A pearl, agate, and emerald ring, price upon request, thegreyarea.com.
Door to the castle’s tower ballroom.
Siblings Philipp Gottfried Alexander, Princess Xenia Margarita Anne, and Princess Cécile (from left), 1974. Courtesy of Cecile of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
The family xylotheque.
She collects works like this Tibetan Yantra diagram. Courtesy of the Rubin Museum of Art.
Princess Cécile, in a vintage Afghan caftan.
Princess Cécile at play, 1974. Courtesy of Cecile of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
Her work bench.
A drawing of the castle.
