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Showing posts with label diamonds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diamonds. Show all posts

September 26, 2022

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's Stuart Diamond Tiara

Creation: In 1897 by Eduard Schürmann & Co. using the 39.75 carat, blue-green, Stuart Diamond and diamonds from Queen Emma's diamond parure.  The tiara can be worn in several different configurations with or without the Stuart Diamond.  The diamonds removed from the tiara can be worn as earrings or pendants.
with large side diamond in center
with small side diamond in center

Materials: diamonds
Queen Wilhelmina
other configurations
Queen Wilhelmina
Provenance:
  1. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands; for her 1898 coronation
  2. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands; 1948 or 1962
  3. Orange-Nassau Family Foundation; set up by Queen Juliana in the 1960s
Queen Juliana
Queen Juliana
Other Wearers:
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March 22, 2021

Princess Andrée Aga Khan's Lotus Halo Tiara

lotus halo diamond tiara cartier princess andree aga khan
Creation:  This tiara was made by Cartier in 1934.  The lower zig-zag portion may be removed and worn as a bandeau.

Materials: diamonds set in platinum

Provenance: 
  1. Princess Andrée Aga Khan née Andrée Joséphine Carron
  2. Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan; inherited from his mother in 1976
  3. unknown owner; sold at Christie's in 1988 with the proceeds going to the Bellerive Foundation
lotus halo diamond tiara cartier princess andree aga khan
Princess Andrée
Questions:
  • Who currently owns this tiara?
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