Royal Jewels

[AGBF]

Since this thread is about jewelry, I looked into the brooch which The Duchess of Cornwall was wearing the day she hosted the dinner for the children.

"So where is this piece from? The brooch is made by famous French jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels, and the first versions of the piece were made in New York in 1940.
Now various versions of the piece have been created by the high-end jewel makers.
Each one depicts dancers in various poses made with all sorts of precious materials.
For jewellery experts these pieces resemble an pre-war era of jewellery design.
Another multi-gem ballerina brooch, similar to Camilla’s, was sold for 233,000 Swiss Francs, or £177,504".

 

[Rad_Fan]

@AGBF, that's awesome!

 

[Rad_Fan]

At the ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Bulge



Hosting the state dinner at the Royal Palace in Laeken for the Macrons last year

 

[LadyMaria]

Maybe this is Sofia's favorite tiara?

As of right now, it's the practically the only one she has access to. She's worn the Cut Steal Bandeau once (not the big one...smaller one) and that's the only other tiara she's been loaned.

 

[maita13]

Some of the Romanov jewels sold at auction in 1927...

 

[maita13]

At the ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Bulge



Hosting the state dinner at the Royal Palace in Laeken for the Macrons last year

Thanks for posting these, @Rad_Fan! Would love to see B. Macron’s earrings though- they look gorge!

 

[Rad_Fan]

Wanted to share this article with you all. The Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara is an interesting story.

Worn by royalty, sold by Christie’s

 

[Rad_Fan]

Another interesting article about the Romanov jewels

Fabergé Research Site - Newsletter 2012 Spring

Newsletter 2012 Spring

fabergeresearch.com

I posted some more details about the Armoury and Diamond Fund at the CG sub-forum, https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/education-on-emeralds.248848/page-8. See Post #225 if interested.

The Russian Field Diadem replica is 1 of my favorite pieces from the Diamond Fund. It is placed near the entrance of the exhibition, not anywhere close to the crown jewels.

 

[AGBF]

Thank you for posting the stories about the jewelry pieces, Rad_Fan. Hearing about the jewels makes them so very interstng to me. I appreciate your hard work!

Hugs,
Deb/AGBF

 

[lambskin]

Thank you RadFan-these are the first forums I look at!

 

[maita13]

Another interesting article about the Romanov jewels

Fabergé Research Site - Newsletter 2012 Spring

Newsletter 2012 Spring

fabergeresearch.com

I posted some more details about the Armoury and Diamond Fund at the CG sub-forum, https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/education-on-emeralds.248848/page-8. See Post #225 if interested.

The Russian Field Diadem replica is 1 of my favorite pieces from the Diamond Fund. It is placed near the entrance of the exhibition, not anywhere close to the crown jewels.

Thanks so much for your illuminating posts, @Rad_Fan (and everyone else who contribute to this forum!)!! As jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring as the European royal jewels are, I find the Russian jewels the most magnificent of the lot. Perhaps because their provenance is replete with (tragic) history and their whereabouts are shrouded in mystery.

 

[Rad_Fan]

Thank you all! I enjoy hanging with like minded people on this forum. I love century old jewelry designs/craftsmanship and seeing royal jewels is the best way to quench my thirst.

Back to a bit more of the Diamond Fund, I also love the craftsmanship of this choker/necklace?




More pictures from these blog posts.

http://explorerussia.org/the-diamond-fund-of-the-moscow-kremlin-unbelievable-treasure/

http://jewellerypricee.com/imperial-crown-of-russia.html

By the way, the giant rough polished red spinel on top of the Imperial Crown doesn’t look that fire red to my eyes, the emeralds definitely steal the show under the same dim light.



I spotted this piece from the chamber where they display gifts to Catherine after the Russo-Turkish War. The yellow gem and the overall design are amazing. I don’t remember how the Armory labels it but I believe it’s a piece of jewelry for her horse.



Has anyone watched https://www.hbo.com/hbo-news/helen-mirren-catherine-the-great-miniseries yet? I enjoyed it.

 

[MrsBlue]

At the Queen's Diplomatic Reception

Those emeralds give me palpitations and shortness of breath lol

 

[Rad_Fan]

... I find the Russian jewels the most magnificent of the lot. Perhaps because their provenance is replete with (tragic) history and their whereabouts are shrouded in mystery.

+1

 

[Rad_Fan]

Queen wore the diamond and pearl earrings for her silver jubilee in 1977



2016



Kate wore them while visiting the Netherlands in 2016

 

[Rad_Fan]

I am very curious how did the coronet end up with the Earl of Harewood family...does anyone know? Just being nosy...

Also wondering if the coronet would stay around the chignon securely...?


How Queen Victoria’s Favorite Tiara Almost Caused a National Scandal

 

[AGBF]

Queen wore the diamond and pearl earrings for her silver jubilee in 1977

I happened to be in London for that. I didn't see any festivities other than the usual (the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, etc.), but there were mugs and other trophies in honor of her jubilee for sale everywhere.

 

[AGBF]

Rad_Fan asked:

"I am very curious how did the coronet end up with the Earl of Harewood family...does anyone know? Just being nosy..."

The short answer is That Princess Mary, who became The Princess Royal, was both the daughter of King George V and The Countess of Harewood.

 

[Rad_Fan]

I happened to be in London for that...

Such fun!

 

[Rad_Fan]

Rad_Fan asked:

"I am very curious how did the coronet end up with the Earl of Harewood family...does anyone know? Just being nosy..."

The short answer is That Princess Mary, who became The Princess Royal, was both the daughter of King George V and The Countess of Harewood.

But how did Princess Mary got it from the Queen? It was so dear to Queen Vic...

So I assumed that P. Mary's descendants somehow put the coronet up for sale back then?

 

[AGBF]

But how did Princess Mary got it from the Queen? It was so dear to Queen Vic...

So I assumed that P. Mary's descendants somehow put the coronet up for sale back then?

No. George V, Princess Mary's father, was the son of Edward VII and the grandson of Queen Victoria. George V gave it to Princess Mary, his only daughter, along with a sapphire parure, when she married Viscount Lascelles, who succeeded his father as the 6th Earl of Harewood in 1929. Three years later Princess Mary was created The Princess Royal (which Princess Anne is now). She remained The Countess of Harewood, however, having two sons with the 6th Earl. The coronet, thus, remained in the Harewood Family. Her elder son, George, became the 7th Earl of Harewood in 1947.

 

[Rad_Fan]

@AGBF, thank you.

Could you pls direct me to picture of that sapphire parure? I tried to google it but don't think I found the right one. Thanks.

 

[Voldemort]

I love everything about these.. wish I could have found cleaner photos

 

[Rad_Fan]

Revisiting Princess Alana's wedding tiara. She married Prince Casimir Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn this summer.

 

[Rad_Fan]

King and Queen of Bhutan announced they are expecting their second child.

 

[Rad_Fan]

At The Other Court exhibition in Madrid's Royal Palace

 

[Rad_Fan]

Kate wore Diana's earrings to the EE British Academy Film Awards.

 

[Rad_Fan]

The Queen didn't wear the Crown to the State Opening of Parliament today






The Imperial State Crown

 

[lambskin]

I am very curious how did the coronet end up with the Earl of Harewood family...does anyone know? Just being nosy...

Also wondering if the coronet would stay around the chignon securely...?


How Queen Victoria’s Favorite Tiara Almost Caused a National Scandal

That tiara would make an awesome wedding tiara as it would be' something old, some thing borrowed, and something blue' all in one.Plus it is beautiful.

 

[Rad_Fan]

That tiara would make an awesome wedding tiara as it would be' something old, some thing borrowed, and something blue' all in one.Plus it is beautiful.

I've been wondering if it has ever been worn as a necklace too, given it's flexible design. Yummy!