Creative Artist Illustrates Disney Princess Series Inspired By Traditional Birthstones

This captivating series was inspired by poems written by an anonymous writer for Tiffany & Co. in the 1870s.

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Published in Disney
13 Aug 2021

Creative Artist Illustrates Disney Princess Series Inspired By Traditional Birthstones

Los Angeles-based artist Kathryn Hudson has a knack for turning familiar characters into something fresh, and this Disney princess series is a perfect example. Her work has ranged from character design on Archer to projects for Hasbro and DC Superhero Girls, so it is no surprise that these illustrations feel polished and playful at the same time.

This collection was inspired by 1870s birthstone poems written for Tiffany & Co., and Hudson matched each princess to a traditional gemstone from the old list. The result is a colorful set of portraits that blends classic Disney charm with a clever historical twist.

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She really made the concept shine, and the bonus wedding portrait series is just as fun.

1. December - Tiana from Princess and the Frog

"The most successful and hardworking Disney princess." 1. December - Tiana from Princess and the Frog

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2. November - Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame

"For some reason, Esmeralda makes me think of November. Maybe her skin tone reminds me of topaz. Also, the line about friends and lovers: Quasi and Phoebus." 2. November - Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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3. October - Aurora from Sleeping Beauty

"Born for woe? Laid to rest? Yeah..." 3. October - Aurora from Sleeping Beauty

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4. September - Jasmine from Aladdin

"This is definitely the craziest part of the poem. I ALMOST did Giselle from Enchanted, but I decided Jasmine worked better. She already has a sapphire on her brow, and she does act crazy occasionally. (The market with the camel)" 4. September - Jasmine from Aladdin

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5. August - Belle from Beauty and the Beast

"Belle for August! My favorite Disney princess. This is another stone where the traditional is different from the modern one. Sardonyx is in the background and on the book. She is wearing green for peridot, though. The poem fits because she saved the Beast from living unloved and alone!" 5. August - Belle from Beauty and the Beast

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The gemstone pairings make each portrait feel a little more personal.

6. July - Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

"This part of the poem really fits Snow White. Free from love's doubts and anxiety, she always struck me as kind of airheaded..." 6. July - Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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7. June - Ariel from The Little Mermaid

"June is perfect for Ariel. Its modern birthstone is a pearl (from the ocean!), while the traditional one is agate. She is a wealthy, healthy, happy princess. (Also, the line about coming to Earth is prophetic.)" 7. June - Ariel from The Little Mermaid

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8. May - Rapunzel from Tangled

"Rapunzel is perfect for this springtime month. In the short before Beauty and the Beast 3D, Flynn (Eugene) and Rapunzel finally get married! So sweet." 8. May - Rapunzel from Tangled

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9. April - Cinderella

"Who else would be a diamond? Innocent and sweet, Cinderella represents the springtime of April perfectly." 9. April - Cinderella

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10. March - Mulan

"This is one of the stones that is different in the poem than what is considered the modern gemstone (aquamarine). I thought this part of the poem fit Mulan perfectly: brave and wise. I tried to make her girly and a tomboy at the same time..." 10. March - Mulan

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11. February - Megara from Hercules

"It's funny. I chose Meg because in the poem, amethyst frees you from passion, something the independent Meg might want (but not need!). Only after I picked her did I realize she wears purple. Perfect!" 11. February - Megara from Hercules