The secrets of the jewels of the Portuguese Royal House

João Júlio Rumsey Teixeira, a gemologist, discusses his research on Portuguese royal jewelry at the new Mater Fine Art auction house. His work reveals historical inaccuracies and lost pieces, including the tiara of Queen D. Estefânia. The auction house aims to attract a diverse audience with accessible pricing, featuring items from 80 euros to rare sculptures and jewelry worth hundreds of thousands. Teixeira emphasizes the importance of understanding the history behind these pieces, having corrected many historical attributions during his research. The first auction is set for November 17, showcasing a neoclassical jewelry set with over 900 diamonds.