Tiaras

[Imdanny]

I think of the Cartier plain gold band I'm getting as kind of a coronet.

Do you want me to wear it on my head when I post my pictures?

I think there's something so elemental about a gold crown and this is as close as I'll get.

Bobby, you and some others don't venture out of these two threads. I'm getting my ring next week. I'll let you know because I want you to be a part of my celebration.

BTW, I wrote a long post about Catherine and jewels in the other forum. I don't think my thoughts were very original but I hope some of you enjoy it.

Danny

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Grat news, Danny! Cangratulations!!! Would you lead me to a thread where I can read more about the happy event and the ring?

Best,
Bobby

 

[Imdanny]

Grat news, Danny! Cangratulations!!! Would you lead me to a thread where I can read more about the happy event and the ring?

Best,
Bobby

Thanks, Bobby! Yes, when I post my ring, I'll come back and give you a link!

Best,
Danny

 

[JewelFreak]

Hey Danny, where did you write about your ring? I didn't see it. FAB! I'm so pleased for you. Please post pics as soon as the beauty arrives! I can just imagine how excited you are.

--- Laurie

 

[JewelFreak]

Bobby, I saw your link to the Sotheby's auction. Somehow that one didn't have the usually gasp-worthy pieces, imo. In fact, I had to pass this along -- my nomination for Ugliest Tiara Ever Created. Maker unknown, with good reason!

 

[Teriann]

Bobby, I saw your link to the Sotheby's auction. Somehow that one didn't have the usually gasp-worthy pieces, imo. In fact, I had to pass this along -- my nomination for Ugliest Tiara Ever Created. Maker unknown, with good reason!

I love amethyst...but this is kinda ugly.

 

[Imdanny]

Hey Danny, where did you write about your ring? I didn't see it. FAB! I'm so pleased for you. Please post pics as soon as the beauty arrives! I can just imagine how excited you are.

--- Laurie

Hi Laurie, I forgot where I wrote about it but basically SO told me he wants to get my ring and he said it out of a clear view sky.

Yes, I'm very excited!

It will be within a couple weeks and I'll post links so no one misses it with my pictures on the day it gets here!

Ok, back to the topic! I don't want to be such a threadjacker!

 

[Teriann]

Bobby, I saw your link to the Sotheby's auction. Somehow that one didn't have the usually gasp-worthy pieces, imo. In fact, I had to pass this along -- my nomination for Ugliest Tiara Ever Created. Maker unknown, with good reason!

this one may top yours...I think it would be fantastic if they would take all the pears and emeralds off but in the current state...it's awful .

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/an-impressive-emerald-natural-pearl-5561409-details.aspx?from=searchresults&&pos=5&intObjectID=5561409&sid=b61a80eb-aa94-45fa-a15c-0410f00629fa&page=4

 

[Beth_Chloefan]

Hows this one for beauty?

http://www.canturi.com/#/bridal/0/13

Canturi Regina Tiara!!! No idea how much but it looks amazing!!! So stunning

 

[JewelFreak]

Ooh ahhh, Teriann, I agree -- ghastly! I'd love to get my hands on those emeralds & use them for something glorious. The tiara would be very nice without all the spikey stuff.

Beth, that one is interesting, but not up my alley either, too sharply geometric for me.

--- Laurie

 

[prince.of.preslav]

this one may top yours...I think it would be fantastic if they would take all the pears and emeralds off but in the current state...it's awful .

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/an-impressive-emerald-natural-pearl-5561409-details.aspx?from=searchresults&&pos=5&intObjectID=5561409&sid=b61a80eb-aa94-45fa-a15c-0410f00629fa&page=4

It has been a lovely tiara in the beginning, but I fear that this is just yet another example that later modifications of tiaras are usually unfortunate... I can see a couple of pairs of earrings, a beautiful pearl necklace and a few more jewels in this tiara

On a side note, the diamond bandeau remindes me of the large Belle Epoque tiara that Cartier made for Queen Elizabeth of Belgium.

Bobby

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Hows this one for beauty?

http://www.canturi.com/#/bridal/0/13

Canturi Regina Tiara!!! No idea how much but it looks amazing!!! So stunning

Not that bad. I mean, I've seen worse modern tiaras. Perhaps with the right do and accessories it will work

Bobby

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Today, at the State Opening of Parliament some peeresses/wifes of peers wore tiaras but I've only been able to find photos of this lady and her rather lovely tiara. Wish I knew who she's.

Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Naturally, Her Majesties also wore tiaras. I'll see if any photos of them are worth posting.

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Today, at the State Opening of Parliament some peeresses/wifes of peers wore tiaras but I've only been able to find photos of this lady and her rather lovely tiara. Wish I knew who she's.

Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Naturally, Her Majesties also wore tiaras. I'll see if any photos of them are worth posting.

That last sentence should read: Naturally, Her Majesty's ladies-in-waiting also wore tiaras. I'll see if any photos of them are worth posting.
Of the two ladies that accompanied The Queen I was able to recognise the Countess of Airlie, Lady of the Bedchamber to HM. It is possible that the other lady in attendance was Lady Elton. It's very likely that Lady Airlie wore the diamond tiara from her husband's family.

Bobby

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Here are two photos of other tiara-wearing ladies at yesterday's State Opening of Parliament. The lady on the left (Lady Truscott) is wearing a pearl and diamond kokoshnik made by Cartier in 1908 in Paris. She has worn it on at least one other occasion.



Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images

I've seen other tree ladies in tiaras - a small ears of wheat bandeau, a spiked diamond piece and an emerald whooper (worn with other large emerald and diamond jewels).

PS: These are all wifes of peers; peeresses in their own right wore robes.

Bobby

 

[prince.of.preslav]

While browsing the net a few days ago, I came across some photos from the 2008 wedding of Prince Joachim of Denmark and Marie Cavallier. One of the photos shows Caroline Fleming (nee Baroness Iuel-Brockdorff) wearing a diamond spiked tiara:

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Do you think that Leonora, Countess of Lichfield wore her wedding tiara as necklace at the private party for Elizabeth II's 80th birthday?

2006:

Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images

1975:


Bobby

 

[LadyMaria]

Do you think that Leonora, Countess of Lichfield wore her wedding tiara as necklace at the private party for Elizabeth II's 80th birthday?

2006:

Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images

1975:


Bobby

Sure looks like the same one to me!!!

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Sure looks like the same one to me!!!

Thanks, Maria!
I do wonder, then, if the jewel was a wedding present to her (her father, the 5th Duke of Westminster, comes to mind), since Lady Leonora divorced Lord Lichfied many years before the photo was taken.

By the way, did her daughter-in-law wear a tiara at her own wedding? The current Lady Lichfield is the daughter of the 8th Marquess Conyngham and probably has a family tiara.

 

[minigirl]

what a good item to own in your hands !

 

[Imdanny]

Grat news, Danny! Cangratulations!!! Would you lead me to a thread where I can read more about the happy event and the ring?

Best,
Bobby

Thanks, Bobby! Yes, when I post my ring, I'll come back and give you a link!

Best,
Danny

Here you go, Bobby...

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ring-is-here.176037/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ring-is-here.176037/[/URL]

 

[prince.of.preslav]

I also wonder about it's origin, but unfortunately most vendors prefer to stay anonymous when they auction their family jewellery.

Here is another anonymous tiara which I like very much. What do you think about this amethyst and diamond tiara? I once found the picture on the Foro Dinastías, but there was no info about it. The picture looks like it came from an auction house, but I couldn't find this tiara anywhere.

The tiara belongs (or at least belonged) to the famous Fouché d'Otrante family. It was worn by Countess Birgitta d’Otrante at the weddingof HRH Princess Benedikte of Denmark to HSH Prince Richard of S-W-B in 1968.

Bobby

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Iona, Duchess of Argyll's lost tiara was found and is back with her. Her Grace even wore it at the Caledonian Ball this year. Read the rather interesting story of this Victorian tiara and the other jewels here (there's also a photo) - Airport sells off Duchess's lost diamond tiara

Bobby

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Alert! This post contains information about the 3rd season of Downton Abbey!

Yesterday I watched the 1st episode and it was great! As you may've expected, a certain Lady Mary got married... and wore a tiara. In fact, a Georgian 'spray of leaves and floral clusters' that divides into two brooches from the collection of British antique jeweller Bentley & Skinner.
As I don't want to spoil everything, I won't post photos of the bride or the tiara. Photos can be seen on line and at the jeweller's website.

Bobby

 

[LadyMaria]

Wait a week or two, then post pictures!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

What do you guys think of the tiara in the PS blog?

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Wait a week or two, then post pictures!

ok. i will

 

[prince.of.preslav]

What do you guys think of the tiara in the PS blog?

I do not like it. Not on first sight, at lest. It is too modern for my taste. I would lik to see it worn to make my final judgement, but I do not think this will change my final opiion.

Bobby

 

[Lady_Disdain]

What do you guys think of the tiara in the PS blog?

I do not like it. Not on first sight, at lest. It is too modern for my taste. I would lik to see it worn to make my final judgement, but I do not think this will change my final opiion.

Bobby

I don't like it either and I am a huge fan of modern designs (the Midnight tiara is a favourite and I really like Charlene's new headdresses as well). The placement of the figures in this tiara seems unbalanced and I dislike the proportions (too high). But, hey, maybe it really comes together when worn. I hope...

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Christie's is going to offer a few tiaras as part of their Important Jewels sale just before my birthday.
Here are the three I like most:
A LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND TIARA
A MID-19TH CENTURY DIAMOND TIARA
LATE 19TH CENTURY EMERALD AND DIAMOND TIARA/NECKLACE

This one's not bad either - A VICTORIAN DIAMOND TIARA/NECKLACE

Bobby