Imperial Family of Japan Jewellery 1: Ending 2023


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Prisma said:
This is Princess Yuriko's wedding tiara/parure

The Daily Diadem: The Mikasa Kokoshnik | The Court Jeweller
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This is the best picture I've ever seen of Princess Mikasa's Kokoshnik Tiara and I still can't make out what the design looks like. I wish we had better pictures but that's not going to happen now.

Tilia C. said:
And do you know who the younger lady in that picture is?
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I believe it's Princess Mikasa's older daughter, Yasuko, but I'm not positive.
 
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:previous: Yes, that's Yasuko.
Tilia C. said:
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Setsuko, Princess Chichibu, had a quite similar pearl drop tiara, and strangely, Princess Yuriko of Mikasa has also worn this other pearl drop tiara shortly after Princess Chichibu's death. I always wondered why she would do that if she had a similar tiara herself? But I don't know when Princess Hisako started wearing the pearl drop tiara. Is it possible, that Hisako had already been given the Mikasa pearl drop tiara at that time (I think it was in 1997)?

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It's a mystery and Princess Yuriko only appears to have worn Princess Chichibu's secondary tiara once (at least in photos). I'm not certain Princess Hisako was actually given the Mikasa drop tiara. Loan seems more likely as she mostly switches between her wedding and bandeau tiaras. I only recall 2 appearances of Hisako wearing the Mikasa drop tiara: Prince Carl-Philip's wedding and a blurry 2008 new year reception photo

ETA: Princess Nobuko's diamond and emerald earrings
https://cdn.mainichi.jp/vol1/2019/09/24/20190924k0000m040193000p/9.jpg
 
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I am not sure if this is the correct forum to post this comment on , however whilst viewing the "Royal Hat's "blog yesterday, {a wonderful post on the millinery worn during the enthronement ] . I realised that the tiara's worn by the former Takamado princesses Noriko Senge ,and Ayako Mori both appear to be convertible . Noriko Senge's bearing a strong resemblance to her wedding banquet necklace , whilst Ayako Mori was wearing the tiara formerly worn by HIRH Princess Hisako as a necklace . Perhaps Princess Hisako wanted to give her daughters a tangible reminder of their royal lineage that could also be worn in a less "royal" setting . HIRH also realised that they would be present at events such as the Enthronement . After all .upon their marriages they had to return the parure they received on their 20th birthday's . As other former princesses also appeared in tiara's perhaps this is an imperial tradition ?
 
Princess Larisa said:
Empress Masako wore the Meiji tiara at the enthronement parade on November 10:
https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...g-a-royal-in-picture-id1181292728?s=2048x2048
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI_9HUgU4AANSGT.jpg

Crown Princess Kiko wore the crown princess tiara and necklace
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI_rKeuUYAE_kVM.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI_2hfQVUAAUeJt?format=jpg&name=medium
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The Empress looked fantastic, IMO. The large diamonds on the tops of the scrolls on the tiara "rhyme" well with the diamond necklaces.
 
Screenshots of Noriko Senge and Ayako Moriya leaving the enthronement ceremony on October 22:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJju6G0UUAAw06I.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJju6G8UUAA2e7n.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJju6HCUwAAJRgd.png

Former princesses Yasuko Konoe and Masako Sen (daughters of the late Prince Mikasa) at the enthronement ceremony on October 22:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJlvEWtUUAAozoW.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIl3U20UUAATTYY.png

Empress Masako and the Akishino princesses' jewelry at the 1st Daikyo-no-gi banquet on November 16:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJhBuN5UwAANsUn.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJh7vWCVAAAqw7I.jpg

Princess Nobuko:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJiHUWgU4AEBZU3.jpg

Empress Masako at the 2nd Daikyo-no-gi banquet on November 18:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJoeAF9UcAAtM0z.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJpAr7pU8AA6bi5.png
 
The pearls that Empress Masako is wearing at the first Daikyo-no-gi banquet are incredible: the size, the lustre, everything is so beautiful. The overall effect of the pearls she is wearing for the second Daikyo-no-gi banquet is exquisite; the lovely long, creamy strands against the peach silk of her dress are really breathtaking. There is no royal family in the world that does pearls better than the Japanese imperial family--hardly surprising.
 
Princess Yoko wearing a circlet while visiting Bagan Heritage sites on December 13:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELuyDXtU8AEgf3t.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELuyDY-VAAAcEMQ.jpg

Princess Yoko wearing a tiara while visiting pagodas and the National Museum in Yangon on December 14:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELwwnfqVUAAnw8_.jpg

I wonder... Does she get to keep these tiaras/headpieces? Are they gifts? Or, are the jewels limited to the Myanmar visit? Perhaps loans? Anyway, it's nice to see Princess Yoko wearing different jewelry. :D
 
Its odd seeing her wear different jewelry. Other then the empress/ crown princess, the other royal women have the set they were given at 20. I have a feeling they may have been loans.

The circlet is beyond odd. It is so tiny and odd right in the center of the top of her head, like it was made for a small child. Not the best look.
 
Prisma said:
Princess Yoko wearing a circlet while visiting Bagan Heritage sites on December 13:



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELuyDXtU8AEgf3t.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELuyDY-VAAAcEMQ.jpg



Princess Yoko wearing a tiara while visiting pagodas and the National Museum in Yangon on December 14:



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELwwnfqVUAAnw8_.jpg



I wonder... Does she get to keep these tiaras/headpieces? Are they gifts? Or, are the jewels limited to the Myanmar visit? Perhaps loans? Anyway, it's nice to see Princess Yoko wearing different jewelry. :D
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I believe it is a costume piece. Prisma aka ImperialJPNFan on Twitter is reporting the “DIANA” crown tiara is made of Swarovski crystals and comes from Zarny’s. It’s very likely that her other head ornaments are from the same designer as well. Link below...


https://twitter.com/x/status/1206124236265254914
 
The circlet "Diana Crown" is by Shibuya Zarny, Myanmar-born Japanese designer who created Princess Yoko's dresses for various succession ceremonies this year. I suspect much of her clothes and jewelry for the trip are Zarny. We'll probably never see these pieces again, unless the "tiaras" are modified into bracelets or chokers but the design seems rigid. I'm glad Yoko has an opportunity to wear something different.

DIANA CROWN JEWELRY ZARNY ONLINESHOP
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0NxoUBj2Gp/
 
2020 New Year Reception

Empress Masako
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Crown Princess Kiko
kiko_newyear2020.jpg

Princesses Kako and Mako
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Princesses Nobuko, Akiko, Yoko, Hisako, and Tsuguko
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Screenshots from FNN video
 
General public New Year's Greetings on January 2

Close ups of Empress Masako, Crown Princess Kiko, Princesses Mako and Kako at This Fortnight in Royal Jewels: December 20-January 2 | The Court Jeweller

Empress Emerita Michiko: pearl necklace and pearl, flower brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENQxXxUUEAA-Kzz.png

Princess Hanako: double-strand pearls and a curled, pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENVkxpvUEAUwdlL.jpg

Princess Yuriko: pearl necklace and a large diamond brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENQzIa9VUAE3sUD.png

Princess Nobuko: stacked pearl necklace and bracelet, emerald and diamond earrings, pearl spray brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENQlcnGUcAAyufp.jpg

Princess Akiko: long pearl necklace and cluster pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENVq43NVUAA3O7-.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENVq43fVAAUq7rh.png

Princess Hisako: green earrings with pearl necklace and brooch
Princess Tsuguko: fish-shaped (whale?) jewelry on a black choker with a colored gem brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENV6djoUEAAB05o.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENVkxpvVAAA3rfY.jpg
 
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In August, Princess Nobuko wore a pearl necklace with golden+black pearl pendant and a gold chain for a fireworks festival:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENBI5dYVUAEfWnK.jpg

Princess Hisako wore a diamond necklace, snowman earrings, and a wreath brooch at an event in mid-December:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENONBbTUYAAz8eP.jpg

Princess Hisako wore football earrings and a brooch with a mountain and bird for the Emperor's Cup JFA 99th Championship Final on January 1:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENL2MIcWsAA5kbi.jpg

2020 New Year family photos

Empress Masako:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENKr5ADU4AEv-qD.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENKr5AOU8AEME73.jpg

Empress Emerita Michiko:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENK7Ld6UYAAPoRM.jpg

Crown Princess Kiko:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENK8qPZU8AE3yDO.jpg

Princess Mako:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENK8qPaUUAAUZpQ.jpg

Princess Kako:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENK8qPcVUAAxNum.jpg
 
New Year Lectures on January 14:

Empress Masako: pearl and diamond earrings and brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EON7N5aUEAIiLmx.png

Crown Princess Kiko, Princesses Mako and Kako: pearls, pearls, pearls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EON6TGGVAAIa61_.png

Princess Nobuko: pearls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOQin4PUwAAiapO.png

Princess Akiko: pearl necklace and fan brooch with small aquamarine (?) drop
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOQin4SVUAIb-Uy.png

Princess Yoko: pearls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOQin4QUYAEv1I0.png

Princess Hisako: 3-strand pearl choker, swirly earrings and brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOSw4y2UYAAjKeC.png

Princess Tsuguko: delicate earrings, gold chain + pendant, circle brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOSw4y3UcAAa5bZ.png
 
New Year's Poetry Reading on January 16:

Empress Masako: pearl necklace, gold ribbon and pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOa3y4bVUAAOntc.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOa3y4KU4AERmK6.jpg

Akishino family: pearls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdDyrsVAAEY6TD.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdDyryUYAE2l19.png

Princess Nobuko: white and golden pearl necklace, diamond and golden pearl earrings, diamond and pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdJAllUUAArz4v.png

Princess Akiko: loop earrings with pearl, pearl necklace, diamond and pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdJAlqU4AE6de7.png

Princess Hisako: pearl and diamond jewelry
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdKjPLU8AEpiOl.png

Princess Tsuguko: NOT pearls. Gold and blue stone (sapphire? topaz?) earrings, necklace, and brooch.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdKjPNUEAEWXvQ.png
 
Prisma said:
New Year's Poetry Reading on January 16:

Empress Masako: pearl necklace, gold ribbon and pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOa3y4bVUAAOntc.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOa3y4KU4AERmK6.jpg

Akishino family: pearls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdDyrsVAAEY6TD.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdDyryUYAE2l19.png

Princess Nobuko: white and golden pearl necklace, diamond and golden pearl earrings, diamond and pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdJAllUUAArz4v.png

Princess Akiko: loop earrings with pearl, pearl necklace, diamond and pearl brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdJAlqU4AE6de7.png

Princess Hisako: pearl and diamond jewelry
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdKjPLU8AEpiOl.png

Princess Tsuguko: NOT pearls. Gold and blue stone (sapphire? topaz?) earrings, necklace, and brooch.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdKjPNUEAEWXvQ.png
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Princess Tsuguko is such a rebel ;)

Personally, I can never see enough of the beautiful pearls worn by the Imperial family, and the Empress's jewelry is spectacular for this appearance. I also love the double strand of pearls worn by Princess Nobuko, but really, all of the jewelry is exquisite.
 
Tiaras of Princess Itsuko (2 February 1879 – 18 August 1977)
- "completed nursing school and became familiar with medicine, and was fluent in music, oil painting, and languages..." [smart-flash.jp]
- born Lady Itsuko Nabeshima, daughter of Marquis Nabeshima Naohiro (ambassador to Italy)
- married Prince Nashimoto Morimasa
- mother of Princess Masako of Nashimoto (later Yi Bangja, Crown Princess Uimin of Korea)
- maternal aunt of Princess Chichibu (Setsuko Matsudaira)

https://data.smart-flash.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/19093243/kouzoku_main1.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI1fWC8UUAASjOr.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI1fWC8UYAAGY-4.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI1fWC8VAAIEJv4.png

https://livedoor.blogimg.jp/easthall/imgs/f/f/ff2e917c.jpg

More photos of Princess Itsuko and family at easthall blog: nashimoto-no-miya part 1


ETA: Princess Masako of Nashimoto (later Yi Bangja, Crown Princess Uimin of Korea)

https://www.asahicom.jp/articles/images/AS20150904002409_comm.jpg
https://data.smart-flash.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/19093243/kouzoku_sub1.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Yi_Bangja.jpg/800px-Yi_Bangja.jpg
 
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I was asked about Princess Masako of Nashimoto (Yi Bangja, Crown Princess Uimin of Korea) and Princess Sayako's tiaras on twitter. After some google searches, I found some photos of Mikimoto's replica.

- Masako Nashimoto should have received her tiara when she married in 1920 or when she came of age in 1921. Her tiara has a curving (detachable?) piece at the bottom.

- Sayako's tiara is denser and seems heavily inspired by Masako Nashimoto's tiara.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eog6o1KUUAAlcrC.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eog6qHFVgAYqaNw.png

- Mikomoto has a replica created in 1923-1924 and this has been exhibited several times.

November 2005 in Sofia, Bulgaria --> Getty states "belonging to Japanese Imperial Palace" but I think that's a mistake.
2007 in Tokyo
2016 in Osaka

Mikimoto pinterest -> linked to bridal section
mikimoto_pinterest.jpg

Another exhibition with case
https://livedoor.blogimg.jp/salesmaster269/imgs/9/7/97244250.jpg
 
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Thank you for the nice photographs, Prisma :)
I remember vaguely the Mikimoto exhibition in Sofia and reading about the Miss World crown in the papers at the time.
Unfortunately the link doesn't work for me, but there are some other photos from 2005 online.

My quest led me an interesting photo of the late Empress Nagako wearing what looks like the sapphire and diamond brooch that is currently with the Princess Hitachi - Link to GettyImages
 
Princesses Mako and Kako's earrings for Kako's 26th birthday photos/video.

Screenshots from TV Tokyo and Asahi

kako_26_earrings_tvtokyo.jpg

kako_26_earrings_asahi.jpg
 
According to an interview with TV Tokyo, the IHA did not include Princess Aiko's tiara fee in the FY2021 budget "in view of the coronavirus pandemic." Usually the IHA budgets about 30 million yen for a princess' coming-of-age tiara/parure from the public funds it manages. Princess Aiko's tiara will either be paid from the Imperial family’s daily expenses fund or she will use a tiara previously worn by another princess.

I think she'll get a new tiara. Her aunt (ex-Princess Nori) Sayako Kuroda's tiara was also paid from the daily expenses fund. Sayako turned 20 in 1989 but her coming-of-age events were delayed for a year due to Emperor Showa's death and mourning period. The FY1989-1990 IHA budget was already huge for the funeral, tomb, and Emperor Akihito's enthronement. I saw some grumbling on Japan twitter that Princess Mako's tiara/parure was still paid from the IHA public fund despite the 2011 disaster.
 
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New Year Lectures on March 23

Empress Masako
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExVreCsUYAQ78YX.png

Crown Princess Kiko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQcdYSVkAcQsfC.png

Princess Mako's diamond twist brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQcecMUYA02-Xc.png

Princess Kako
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQcf-_VEAEyWP5.png

Princess Nobuko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExOgruCVIAMbyHL.png

Princess Akiko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQdKVaUUAIjprR.png

Princess Yoko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQdLrsUUAUv261.png

Princess Hisako's sapphire choker and earrings
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQglNtVEAcnJHC.png

Princess Tsuguko's all diamond jewelry? No pearls? Hair covered her brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExQgnKwVkAAUprZ.png


New Year Poetry Reading on March 26

Empress Masako: pearls with pendant
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exr-d81VEAMXD5E.png

Crown Princess Kiko: diamond and gold brooch
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExqelVoUUAAzpzJ.png

Princess Mako
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exqet3DVEAE6HY0.png

Princess Kako: leaf shaped?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exqevq9U4AEJ14L.png

Princess Nobuko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrCOxiU8AMuODM.png

Princess Akiko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrCP7tUYAAEJzG.png

Princess Hisako's diamond and pearl brooch. Earrings have some green gems in a sunburst shape
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExsoIseVgAEIXsn.png

Princess Tsuguko
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrH2CrVIAAxzgb.png
 
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