Royal Jewels

[SparklieBug]

It must be so tiresome to always look "pleasant", and "happy" to be wherever they are. And to have to smile endlessly. I would be a pitiful example of a royal—a royal curmudgeon in fact, although I'd likely enjoy a tiara and baubles to twinkle about in.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

It must be so tiresome to always look "pleasant", and "happy" to be wherever they are. And to have to smile endlessly. I would be a pitiful example of a royal—a royal curmudgeon in fact, although I'd likely enjoy a tiara and baubles to twinkle about in.

i wouldnt like the shoes and clothes and coats
but give me the brooches

 

[RMOO]

To me this tiara looks like it was cobbled together from other items? Or was scavenged for gemstones and then patched with a hair comb/pin?

Does anyone know the history of this one, by chance?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

To me this tiara looks like it was cobbled together from other items? Or was scavenged for gemstones and then patched with a hair comb/pin?

Does anyone know the history of this one, by chance?

have a look at the court jewler today
the buttons are very old and historic
i didnt like it for a long time but the more i see it the more i like it
i think it looks better with the diamonds over the valvet band

The tiara, which features six diamond rosettes set atop a double row of diamonds, was constructed in the 1970s for Princess Lilian’s use. But the rosettes themselves have a much longer history: the buttons once belonged to Queen Lovisa Ulrika (wife of an 18th-century Swedish monarch, King Adolf Frederik), and they were later affixed to King Carl XIV Johan’s coronation crown in 1818. The family calls the jewel the “Carl Johan Tiara” for this reason. An extra row of diamonds was added to the velvet base of the tiara for this outing.





Princess Lillian

 

[RMOO]

I agree with you @Daisys and Diamonds regarding the diamonds covering the velvet headband. But that bar setting (almost looks channel set) in the middle looks off to me. I would prefer to have those diamonds prong set so that you see the round shape of them like you do with the other two rows.

That said, I truly admire the skill of the royal jewelers to be able to make all these changes!

 

[prince.of.preslav]

To me this tiara looks like it was cobbled together from other items? Or was scavenged for gemstones and then patched with a hair comb/pin?

Does anyone know the history of this one, by chance?

You're right, of course. The tiara was created from loose jewels in the Bernadotte collection in the early 1980's for the King's late aunt, Princess Lilian. She had married his uncle Bertil on 7th December 1976, just days before her and Queen Silvia's first Nobel Prize appearance. You should Google the couple, it's a great royal love story!
The six buttons are old family heirlooms and their origin can be traced to at least King Karl XIV Johan, the first Bernadotte King of Sweden. They were attached to the Crown of Erik XIV (late 18th c.), used for the coronation in 1818, and remained there for a few generations before they were permanently removed at some point (the finer details escape me, sorry).

Back to Princess Lilian - in the late 1970's there weren't a lot of jewels that were not reserved for the Queen/first lady of the land. That's why the court jeweller was commissioned to create the new tiara using the buttons and unused diamond collets. A simpler tiara with 4 buttons resting on a simple metal frame had been created in the 1960's for use by the current King's four sisters. The buttons are not identical - the 4 in the centre are of the same design, but the lateral ones are different, less ornate clusters.
So began a love story between Princess Lilian and the Carl Johan Diadem (the official name given by the Royal Court). Note that since 2011 an additional diamond row has been added to the base of the tiara from time to time.

The tiara in the making + the brooch and hairpin used by Victoria last night.


The finished tiara




Princess Lilian used one of the spare buttons as pendant at the 2005 Nobel Prize ceremony


Kink Oscar II, the last King of Sweden (and Norway) to be crowned

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Some more Bernadotte goodies! I suppose that the curved line of diamonds has been used in the Karl Johan tiara. The photo is (from memory) of jewels that belonged to Queen Lovisa (née of the Netherlands)

 

[SparklieBug]

The history of the gems is wonderful to know, however, the tiara, to my eye, looks like bug antennae poking up in the air. Gloriously sparklie, but antennae, none the less.

 

[RMOO]

I think it does looks better in the puffy hair of Princess Lilian than on smooth pulled back hair.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i got warm fuzzies watching this
my future Queen
the earring flops around a bit

Princess Kate issues heartfelt statement in new video message

The Princess of Wales melted hearts

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

The history of the gems is wonderful to know, however, the tiara, to my eye, looks like bug antennae poking up in the air. Gloriously sparklie, but antennae, none the less.

Antennae, who said antennae ..?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

ive found that the Swedish 6 button and the 4 button have grown on me over time

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

wow !
a real 60's vibe

the 60's were awsome !

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa

Hawaii's 'last princess' dies aged 96

Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa held no formal title but was a living reminder of Hawaii’s monarchy and a symbol of Hawaiian national identity.

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

30 years of marrage
Anne and Tim

 

[prince.of.preslav]

30 years of marrage
Anne and Tim

Happy wedding anniversary to Anne and Tim!
I live how QEQM casually put her hand in her pocket

 

[RMOO]

Antennae, who said antennae ..?

The first picture looks like a bell rang and an angel got her wings (a reference to the movie It's a Wonerful Life)

 

[dk168]

30 years of marrage
Anne and Tim

The Princess Royal is my favourite.

DK

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

The first picture looks like a bell rang and an angel got her wings (a reference to the movie It's a Wonerful Life)

i think back in its day it was worn with a feather
Aigrette: a type of hair ornament worn centrally above the forehead that is designed to support a plume of feathers, or itself depicting a gem-set feather motif. The word is derived from the egret, the feathers of which were often used with these pieces.
Princess Astrid has confirmed she can pick up the BBC with that thing
a modan aigrette on the Princess of Monaco

the more i google the more i love them


now imangine this worn lower, on short sleek dark hair bacn in the roaring 20s

 

[dk168]

i think back in its day it was worn with a feather
Aigrette: a type of hair ornament worn centrally above the forehead that is designed to support a plume of feathers, or itself depicting a gem-set feather motif. The word is derived from the egret, the feathers of which were often used with these pieces.
Princess Astrid has confirmed she can pick up the BBC with that thing
a modan aigrette on the Princess of Monaco

the more i google the more i love them


now imangine this worn lower, on short sleek dark hair bacn in the roaring 20s

Ooo, I could have a simple one made without costing a fortune like a tiara, and it will be less pretentious to wear one than a tiara!

DK

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Ooo, I could have a simple one made without costing a fortune like a tiara, and it will be less pretentious to wear one than a tiara!

DK

well you know there is a certain event coming up in May next year .....
i have a faux pearl choker i have been known to wear as a bandau (Its open at the back and on quite flexable wire)
if i have a full time job and Gary's health is ok im serously thinking about having a copy made with real pearls on silver wire

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Queen Cam forgot her brooch today
coats = brooch

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

But Anne wears a brooch

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'She is truly a Queen!' Princess Anne is a vision in red jacket and rarely seen brooch​

Princess Anne is one of the busiest members of the Royal Family and, despite being 72, often carries out multiple engagements a week. Earlier this week, the Princess Royal attended a ceremony held by City and Guilds, who offer qualifications to those wanting to pursue a technical occupation.​

By Mared Gruffydd
08:24, Fri, Dec 9, 2022 | UPDATED: 08:56, Fri, Dec 9, 2022
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As City and Guilds’ president, Princess Anne presented 46 UK organisations with their Princess Royal Training Awards during a special ceremony at Banqueting House, London, on Tuesday, December 6. The awards recognised the organisations’ outstanding commitment to workplace training and development.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

meanwhile in Monaco we are allergic to jewlery except for tenny tiny diamond studs

i think HSH cold have worn her Bäumer Aigrette
The piece features eleven long, thin stems of diamonds set in white gold with a larger pear-shaped diamond at each tip, forming that characteristic spray that cascades across the wearer’s hair.

Some have called this piece the “diamond foam” tiara because of its resemblance to the spray of water droplets that accompany cresting waves.
just the right amount of sparkle if you are going to lave your brooch at home
(does HSH even own a brooch)

 

[SparklieBug]

Antennae, who said antennae ..?

This is nutty! So hilarious! I could not wear either of these with a straight face!

 

[SparklieBug]

i think back in its day it was worn with a feather
Aigrette: a type of hair ornament worn centrally above the forehead that is designed to support a plume of feathers, or itself depicting a gem-set feather motif. The word is derived from the egret, the feathers of which were often used with these pieces.
Princess Astrid has confirmed she can pick up the BBC with that thing
a modan aigrette on the Princess of Monaco

the more i google the more i love them


now imangine this worn lower, on short sleek dark hair bacn in the roaring 20s

To me, the last photo still looks like a bug got caught in her hair...

I love the history of the aigrette, and the look of the ones that gracefully hug the side of the head. Beautiful!

 

[SparklieBug]

meanwhile in Monaco we are allergic to jewlery except for tenny tiny diamond studs

You are on a hysterically funny roll today, @Daisys and Diamonds! I'm just following you around laughing...and loving the gorgeous jewelry in this thread.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

You are on a hysterically funny roll today, @Daisys and Diamonds! I'm just following you around laughing...and loving the gorgeous jewelry in this thread.

thank you
it is summer here so its a bit eaiser to be happy when its warm outside

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

To me, the last photo still looks like a bug got caught in her hair...

I love the history of the aigrette, and the look of the ones that gracefully hug the side of the head. Beautiful!

i think what we need is a dress up session
i love the swinging '20s with the flapper girls (despite being a more Bowes-Lyon shape) those long ropes of pearls amke me swoon
im a bandau kinda girl but i want to try out an aigrette
im always bringing home feathers for fluffy to play with