Jewels for sale: Worthy additions to royal collections, Part 1

[W.Y.CII]

The sapphire diamond tiara does suit Letizia's style. Another lady I could think of is Charlene (maybe as a necklace?).

And the magnificent Roxburghe diamond tiara (on my avatar), I could see it on Victoria or Elisabeth.

 

[muriel]

Well I think the Diamond rivière for 60-80K is not that bad. I think Mathilde should consider it.

I agree. But I suspect she could source one from an antique jeweller at a simila price and not have to pay the premium payable to an auction house (typically around 25-27%).

 

[doro]

Here are two sapphire tiaras which would be a good option for Crown Princess Mary

Württemberg Sapphire Parure, mid 1800s - estimate 600,000-1,000,000 CHF
Sapphire Necklace Tiara by Chaumet, circa 1921 - estimate 300,000-600,000 CHF

And here a emerald necklace tiara, would be a good purchase for CP Victoria to match with the Bernadotte demi-parure

Emerald Necklace Tiara - estimate 1,000,000-1,500,000 CHF

 

[Frelinghighness]

I really like to see the jewels modeled

 

[muriel]

Here are two sapphire tiaras which would be a good option for Crown Princess Mary

Württemberg Sapphire Parure, mid 1800s - estimate 600,000-1,000,000 CHF
Sapphire Necklace Tiara by Chaumet, circa 1921 - estimate 300,000-600,000 CHF

And here a emerald necklace tiara, would be a good purchase for CP Victoria to match with the Bernadotte demi-parure

Emerald Necklace Tiara - estimate 1,000,000-1,500,000 CHF

The jewels are lovely, I especially like the emeralds, and the would be a worthy addition to the Bernadotte collection.

However, the price and the very public nature of this auction means that, IMO, no reigning house is likely to buy them.

 

[Asteria12]

Oh my, the The Württemberg Sapphire Suite is stunning, it would look amazing on any of the lovely royal ladies. The emerald necklace too!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Oh my, the The Württemberg Sapphire Suite is stunning, it would look amazing on any of the lovely royal ladies. The emerald necklace too!

It would but given the price tag we may not see it adorning any Royal ladies.

 

[kimebear]

That emerald necklace is gorgeous! What an addition to any collection it would be!

 

[Asteria12]

It would but given the price tag we may not see it adorning any Royal ladies.

Yes, sadly, I agree.

 

[MsJulie]

Lovely old pieces but the price is high even for many of the Royal families. I wonder who sets the price?

 

[muriel]

Lovely old pieces but the price is high even for many of the Royal families. I wonder who sets the price?

A combination of the seller, the auctioneer, but ultimately, potential buyers!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Some of the jewels from the recent auction of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe were sold.

https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/20...necklace-and-tiara-sold-again-at-auction.html

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

It is an eternal shame. But when even the Coronation of a new King is no any reason anymore to wear a diadem, we will see many more diadems to be auctioned.

A nice parure will bring new rooftiles for the west wing, a diamond bracelet will bring solar panels for the garage, etc. I can not blame them.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The days of the nobility having splendid jewel and tiara collections is now a thing of the past!

 

[Lilyflo]

It is an eternal shame. But when even the Coronation of a new King is no any reason anymore to wear a diadem, we will see many more diadems to be auctioned.

A nice parure will bring new rooftiles for the west wing, a diamond bracelet will bring solar panels for the garage, etc. I can not blame them.

I can't blame them either and I'm not even sure I think it's a shame. The aristocracy aren't special anymore and if they don't have the income to maintain their lifestyle or properties, selling some jewels is a sensible option.

 

[muriel]

The days of the nobility having splendid jewel and tiara collections is now a thing of the past!

I think the days of tiaras are certainly past. The nature of jewellery usage has changed. In London, you see a lot more ladies wearing 1 carat (or more) diamond rings, and perhaps diamond earrings in any way you did not 20 years ago. So greater usage of jewellery, but smaller and simpler pieces.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I think the days of tiaras are certainly past. The nature of jewellery usage has changed. In London, you see a lot more ladies wearing 1 carat (or more) diamond rings, and perhaps diamond earrings in any way you did not 20 years ago. So greater usage of jewellery, but smaller and simpler pieces.

Last weekend we saw a diadem-studded banquet at Schloß Schleißheim in München (wedding of Prince Ludwig, the future Duke of Bavaria with Miss Sophie-Alexandra Evekink), so there are still parts in Europe where a certain royal and noble glanz und gloria is maintained.

 

[muriel]

Last weekend we saw a diadem-studded banquet at Schloß Schleißheim in München (wedding of Prince Ludwig, the future Duke of Bavaria with Miss Sophie-Alexandra Evekink), so there are still parts in Europe where a certain royal and noble glanz und gloria is maintained.

Quite right. Though is seems to largely be restircted to former royalty and some aristocracy.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I think the days of tiaras are certainly past. The nature of jewellery usage has changed. In London, you see a lot more ladies wearing 1 carat (or more) diamond rings, and perhaps diamond earrings in any way you did not 20 years ago. So greater usage of jewellery, but smaller and simpler pieces.

Tiaras will be simply used for weddings only amongst the nobility or for the odd State Visit Gala if invited.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Tiaras will be simply used for weddings only amongst the nobility or for the odd State Visit Gala if invited.

Weddings and grand festivities like a 600 year anniversary of a Royal House or an opening gala of a restored castle, that sort of events.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Weddings and grand festivities like a 600 year anniversary of a Royal House or an opening gala of a restored castle, that sort of events.

I'm not sure if Dutch or Belgian nobles are invited to certain State Gala's as in the UK and Spain?

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I'm not sure if Dutch or Belgian nobles are invited to certain State Gala's as in the UK and Spain?

Sadly in all monarchies the Nobility has crippled from the Households. In Belgium and Spain there are not even Hofdames anymore. In the Netherlands there are still a handful nobles at the Court but they rarely do wear diadems: picture with two of Queen Máxima's escorts (Maria Louise Alexandra gravin van Zuylen van Nijevelt-den Beer Poortugael and Ottoline Gaarlandt-van Voorst van Beesd).

 

[JR76]

I'm not sure if Dutch or Belgian nobles are invited to certain State Gala's as in the UK and Spain?

Sadly in all monarchies the Nobility has crippled from the Households. In Belgium and Spain there are not even Hofdames anymore. In the Netherlands there are still a handful nobles at the Court but they rarely do wear diadems: picture with two of Queen Máxima's escorts (Maria Louise Alexandra gravin van Zuylen van Nijevelt-den Beer Poortugael and Ottoline Gaarlandt-van Voorst van Beesd).

In Denmark many nobles still receive honorific positions and titles and invitations to the big royal celebrations where the ladies wear their family jewels.
In Sweden the Queen's court is still dominated by the nobility who wear tiaras to events that allows them although unfortunately none of the ladies has any big pieces of jewelry.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

In Denmark many nobles still receive honorific positions and titles and invitations to the big royal celebrations where the ladies wear their family jewels.
In Sweden the Queen's court is still dominated by the nobility who wear tiaras to events that allows them although unfortunately none of the ladies has any big pieces of jewelry.

Yes, Denmark leads the way and in other monarchiee the ladies of the Household used to wear diadems too. On pictures of State Visits before roughly the Seventies often royals greeting guests during a passage are "backed" by a whole fleet of ladies in all glanz und gloria. Those were the days. Under Queen Juliana it was like Denmark: nobles here, there and everywhere. Under the businesslike Beatrix it all went overboard for a professional Household.

At the same time we can not blame them: these days with focus on diversity and representation, a Household, financed by the taxpayers, with only aristocrats would be frowned upon.

 

[Tilia C.]

It's time to return to the topic of this thread. It's about jewels, not the dress codes.

 

[doro]

Bonhams’ Paris Jewels auction on May 24th will feature one tiara.

Diamond Necklace Tiara by Chaumet, circa 1920 - estimate 40,000-60,000 EUR

As a tiara

 

[An Ard Ri]

Bonhams’ Paris Jewels auction on May 24th will feature one tiara.

Diamond Necklace Tiara by Chaumet, circa 1920 - estimate 40,000-60,000 EUR

As a tiara

And also some beautiful earrings and brooches very much in keeping with Queen Mathilde recent additions.

 

[Marengo]

It is a very affordable piece. As it is Chaumet I imagine the price will go up quite a bit during the auction, but we will see. It would be a lovely piece for a younger princess.

 

[stunking]

Tiara

Bonhams’ Paris Jewels auction on May 24th will feature one tiara.

Diamond Necklace Tiara by Chaumet, circa 1920 - estimate 40,000-60,000 EUR

As a tiara

Very beautiful!

 

[doro]

Dorotheum’s Exquisite Jewels auction on May 25th in Vienna will feature one tiara.

Diamond Bandeau - estimate 60,000-110,000 EUR