Jewels for sale: Worthy additions to royal collections, Part 2

[An Ard Ri]

Its the sort of tiara either of Mary or Mathilde could buy to bolster the jewel vault for their children. That said, at c£35,000, it seems quite expensive for what it is.

It would make a fine tiara for Princess Eleanor!

 

[Hannelore]

Her name's Eléonore, not Eleanor.

 

[W.Y.CII]

Fine diamond tiara, circa 1910 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>The openwork <em>kokoshnik</em>-style tiara of neoclassical design featuring a meander motif and laurel leaves, <em>millegrain-</em>set throughout with circular- and single-cut diamonds, <em>inner circumference approximately 240mm, unsigned.</em></p>

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This one is very beautiful. I can imagine it on Eleanore. BTW much more reasonable price as well.

 

[W.Y.CII]

Opal and diamond tiara, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Designed as a series of acanthus leaves alternating with scrolls surmounting an openwork ribbon, set throughout with old cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, topped by earlier, detachable cabochon opals in rose diamond borders, <em>inner circumference...

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Another one from same auction. Quite sure the opal toppers are later additions and they don't look well. Let go of them it could be much better. And the toppers can be remade as some earrings or necklace. The Belgians should consider it

Btw also from same auction, another sets on opal pendants, really delicious.

Suite of opal and diamond pendants, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Comprising nine graduated pendants, each set with a pear-shaped cabochon opal within a border of circular-cut diamonds, <em>fitted case stamped Eduard Foehr Stuttgart.</em></p>

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[muriel]

Fine diamond tiara, circa 1910 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>The openwork <em>kokoshnik</em>-style tiara of neoclassical design featuring a meander motif and laurel leaves, <em>millegrain-</em>set throughout with circular- and single-cut diamonds, <em>inner circumference approximately 240mm, unsigned.</em></p>

www.sothebys.com

This one is very beautiful. I can imagine it on Eleanore. BTW much more reasonable price as well.

Lovely. Yes, it could be put to good use by either of Mathilde or Mary for their children.

 

[muriel]

Opal and diamond tiara, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Designed as a series of acanthus leaves alternating with scrolls surmounting an openwork ribbon, set throughout with old cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, topped by earlier, detachable cabochon opals in rose diamond borders, <em>inner circumference...

www.sothebys.com

Another one from same auction. Quite sure the opal toppers are later additions and they don't look well. Let go of them it could be much better. And the toppers can be remade as some earrings or necklace. The Belgians should consider it

Btw also from same auction, another sets on opal pendants, really delicious.

Suite of opal and diamond pendants, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Comprising nine graduated pendants, each set with a pear-shaped cabochon opal within a border of circular-cut diamonds, <em>fitted case stamped Eduard Foehr Stuttgart.</em></p>

www.sothebys.com

Agreed. The tiara could be altered to have the opal toppers removable, and possibly replaced with pearls to create a really versatile tiara.

Suite of opal and diamond pendants, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's​

<p>Comprising nine graduated pendants, each set with a pear-shaped cabochon opal within a border of circular-cut diamonds, <em>fitted case stamped Eduard Foehr Stuttgart.</em></p>

www.sothebys.com

The opal pendant suite is a useful addition as well, and could be a attached to a "minor" collet collier to create a wonderful necklace. Victoria could put it to good use, the opal and diamond elements would match well with the large opal brooch she wore last year.

 

[W.Y.CII]

Maybe the opals could be a second set of toppers for the Leuchtenberg Sapphire, just similar to the original pearl version on Queen Josephine.

Duchess of Leuchtenberg's Sapphire Parure Tiara

encyclopedia of royal and historic tiaras

www.tiara-mania.com

 

[pkl]

The opal pendants would also suit the "Queen Maud diamond tiara" in Norway perfectly. But they hate classical jewellery, so would never buy.

 

[W.Y.CII]

The opal pendants would also suit the "Queen Maud diamond tiara" in Norway perfectly. But they hate classical jewellery, so would never buy.

Love this idea! Opals are "difficult" stones but IA's brunette hair definitely can let them shine.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

Maybe the opals could be a second set of toppers for the Leuchtenberg Sapphire, just similar to the original pearl version on Queen Josephine.

Duchess of Leuchtenberg's Sapphire Parure Tiara

encyclopedia of royal and historic tiaras

www.tiara-mania.com

You scared me there for a moment I know the Swedish Royal Court operates on a small budget at the moment, but i thought now they have gone totally mad if they are auctioning off the Leuchtenberg Sapphires

Luckily i saw two second later that it was the Tiara-mania website and not Sotheby’s

And i agree that opals would have been a lovely secondary option…. Unfortunately the sapphire stones can no longer be taken out of the tiara

 

[muriel]

The opal pendants would also suit the "Queen Maud diamond tiara" in Norway perfectly. But they hate classical jewellery, so would never buy.

Great ideas!

Another thought would be for Queen Aziza of Malaysia to buy it for the Lozenge Tiara, that may well have been Queen Mary's Lozenge Tiara (see conversation on the Princess Margaret jewellery thread)

 

[muriel]

Agreed. The tiara could be altered to have the opal toppers removable, and possibly replaced with pearls to create a really versatile tiara.

Suite of opal and diamond pendants, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's​

<p>Comprising nine graduated pendants, each set with a pear-shaped cabochon opal within a border of circular-cut diamonds, <em>fitted case stamped Eduard Foehr Stuttgart.</em></p>

www.sothebys.com

The opal pendant suite is a useful addition as well, and could be a attached to a "minor" collet collier to create a wonderful necklace. Victoria could put it to good use, the opal and diamond elements would match well with the large opal brooch she wore last year.

Other items in the sale that I thought were quite nice and ones that Mathilde and Mary could both buy:

1) Emerald broochL Emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1930 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

2) Opal brooches:

Opal and diamond brooch/pendant, circa 1860 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Set with an oval cabochon opal within a border of rose diamonds, suspending a detachable pendant similarly set, <em>fitted case.</em></p>

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Attractive pair of opal and diamond brooches, circa 1861 and later | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Each collet-set with a cabochon opal within a border of old cushion-shaped diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, <em>unsigned, fitted case stamped Köchert.</em></p>

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3) Pink sapphire & diamond brooch: Pink sapphire and diamond brooch, circa 1910 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

4) Diamond brooches

Diamond brooch, circa 1860 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Designed as a floral and foliate spray set with old cushion-shaped diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, supporting a fringe of articulated <em>pampilles</em>, <em>one diamond deficient. </em></p>

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Pair of diamond brooches, mid-19th century | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's

<p>Each designed as a floral and foliate spray set throughout with old cushion-shaped diamonds,<em> pin deficient on one brooch.</em></p>

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5) Sapphire & diamond brooch: Sapphire and diamond brooch, circa 1890 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's