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I thought it would be useful to have one place where suggested changes and additions to the Danish royal jewel haul can be discussed
To be honest, I would hate to see the turquoise bandeau changed. I got so used to seeing it as a tiara and think it is quite lovely. Also it is good that the Queen has one small tiara to wear at low key visits to republics. At these visits a big gun tiara would look preposterous. But a fitting necklace would be a nice idea.
Perhaps QM could get a nice and elaborate turquoise and diamond brooch that, when required, could be added to a collet necklace or a pearl necklace to become a married parure with the existing turquoise bandeau.
It would be great if Princess Thyra's Sapphire Tiara belongs back to the main royal familiy, after the death of Princess Elisabeth. Its not my favourite Sapphire Tiara but it would be a nice option for Princess Marie or later Princess Isabella & Princess Josephine
The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Tiara Thursday: Princess Thyra's Sapphire Tiara
There are a lot fewer sapphire and diamond clusters on the Danish necklace, hence it's setting. The DRF are not big spenders on jewels, so even if they wanted to change the design, they are unlikely to.
I think a useful and versatile addition to Mary's collection would be a nice pearl and diamond choker necklace, something along the lines of what Camilla has a few. I know that pearls and chokers per se are not the most fashionable thinsg amongst the younger royals, but I think they add a certain elegance and gravitas when done well, and lets also be clear, Mary is not that young any more.
She as an an pearl choker with an aquamarine clasp surrounded by sapphires which was given to her by Crown Prince Frederik most likely as engagement gift. Buit she doen not wear it very often
The Nightly Necklace: Crown Princess Mary's Aquamarine and Pearl Choker Necklace | The Court Jeweller
'Bling withdrawal' is quite the word for it, Tarlita.
I don't know about turquoise for Mary's wedding tiara. They don't work too well for Sofia's tiara, though the art deco inspired style of Sofia's tiara is much more 'solid' than Mary's fragile and dainty looking wedding tiara. Imo, turquoises are to opaque for that tiara, but maybe aquamarines would work, as they are transparent. I think that tiara would need faceted drops while cabouchon drops would clash with the tiara design. Besides, aquamarines would match her beautiful chandelier earrings and that pearl choker mentioned above.
It would be great if Princess Thyra's Sapphire Tiara belongs back to the main royal familiy, after the death of Princess Elisabeth. Its not my favourite Sapphire Tiara but it would be a nice option for Princess Marie or later Princess Isabella & Princess Josephine
The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Tiara Thursday: Princess Thyra's Sapphire Tiara
I have a question that I think is important. Could the Khedive of Egypt Tiara return to the Royal Family of Denmark in the future? The tiara was inherited by Queen Anne-Marie in 2000 and it would be a shame if it were lost to time....
https://royalwatcherblog.com/2020/05/01/khedive-of-egypt-tiara/
Who will inherit the Queen Sophia Pearl and Diamond Star Tiara, when Benedikte passes?
I fear it will not return to the Danish line, unless Mary were to acquire it from the Greek's after Anne-Marie's passing. The 3 Greek Princes have married very well, and will probably not need to sell any of the jewellery for money, so I suspect the Khedieve will not be returning to the Danish line any time soon.
The fact that Anne-Marie willingly loans it to her nieces for their weddings shows that she's aware and respectful of its significance to Ingrid's descendants.
Anne-Marie is also not a fool. I think she's perfectly aware that the chance of Greece restoring the monarchy is slim to none. And that it would make much more sense for a tiara with such a great familial significance to the DRF to remain in the DRF. For those reasons, I'd personally be very surprised if it ends up in Greek hands after her passing.
Ideally, she pulls a Juliana and places the Khedive in a foundation for members of the DRF to use as well as for female descendants of Ingrid to loan for their weddings. But I think she might also just leave it for the Danish monarch.
I don't give up hope that the Khedieve will return to Danmark. Alexia has her own tiara. Olympia has the Miller Fringe. Theodora and Tatiana can take turns with the Antique Corsage, and Marie-Chantal has Queen Sophie's Diamond Tiara...no less! More than enough, the Khedieve has to return to the Danish vaults.
I don't give up hope that the Khedieve will return to Danmark. Alexia has her own tiara. Olympia has the Miller Fringe. Theodora and Tatiana can take turns with the Antique Corsage, and Marie-Chantal has Queen Sophie's Diamond Tiara...no less! More than enough, the Khedieve has to return to the Danish vaults.
And Nina? What about? She can buy an own tiara?