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

[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.

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>

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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.

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>

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>

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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)

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

 

[An Ard Ri]

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)


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>

www.sothebys.com

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>

www.sothebys.com

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

Queen Mathide or her 2 daughters always come to mind when I see these auctions!

 

[duke of poliganc]

I hope that both Mathilde and Mary focus more on necklace preferably those which can be converted to tiaras more than earrings and brooches!

 

[An Ard Ri]

I hope that both Mathilde and Mary focus more on necklace preferably those which can be converted to tiaras more than earrings and brooches!

Mathilde to her credit seems to be doing her very best to restore the empty Belgian jewel chest after many years of neglect.

 

[duke of poliganc]

Mathilde to her credit seems to be doing her very best to restore the empty Belgian jewel chest after many years of neglect.

Yes indeed and I appreciate her for that but now am just hoping for more necklaces/tiaras.

If she keeps going for brooches at this base in 30 years could compete which the British brooches collection

 

[An Ard Ri]

Yes indeed and I appreciate her for that but now am just hoping for more necklaces/tiaras.

If she keeps going for brooches at this base in 30 years could compete which the British brooches collection

Yes Mathilde seems to building up a majestic brooch collection!

 

[Stefan]

Yes indeed and I appreciate her for that but now am just hoping for more necklaces/tiaras.

If she keeps going for brooches at this base in 30 years could compete which the British brooches collection

My guess is she is going for brooches is that they are usually not so expensive. But to come to compete with the british collection it would take 50+ years as thy have several hundreds and she has now bought 4 or 5

 

[An Ard Ri]

Princess Clémentine of Orléans,Fleur de lys bracelet is up for auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva.
A Patriotic French Royal Bracelet Heads to Auction in Switzerland

 

[An Ard Ri]

There are some really beautiful tiaras up for auction at Sotheby’s next week and the 2 that caught my eye would make wonderful stater tiaras for Leonor/Sofia or Eleonore of Belgium.
Seven Spectacular Royal Tiaras For Sale at Sotheby's Next Week

 

[muriel]

Some lovely items that our royal ladies could potentially buy.

1) Amethyst necklace - For Mary or Mathilde

A GEORGIAN AMETHYST RIVIERE NECKLACE AND PENDANT/BROOCH

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2) Diamond bow brooch in yellow gold - For Maxima, Victoria, Mathilde or Mary

DAVID MORRIS, A DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL BOW BROOCH

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3) Art deco panel brooch of the type Queen Camilla has used - For Mathilde

A FRENCH LATE ART DECO DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH

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4) Sapphire & diamond pendant earrings - For Mary or Victoria

A PAIR OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

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5) Carved emerald and sapphire brooch - For Victoria, Mary or Mathilde

A CARVED EMERALD AND GEM SET BROOCH

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6) Victorian diamond cluster brooch - For Mary or Mathilde

A LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND TARGET CLUSTER BROOCH

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7) Victorian diamond and pearl pendant brooch - For Mary or Mathilde

A LATE 19TH CENTURY NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND JEWEL

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8) Art deco emerald and diamond pendant - For Mary, Mathilde or Letizia

AN ART DECO EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT

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[An Ard Ri]

I can see definitely see Queen Mathlide wearing the Art deco panel brooch!
A FRENCH LATE ART DECO DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH

 

[Adda]

I can see definitely see Queen Mathlide wearing the Art deco panel brooch!
A FRENCH LATE ART DECO DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH

It's gorgeous, and substantial enough to be used as hair accessory when the dress code is too casual for tiaras.

 

[Izzie]

There are some really beautiful tiaras up for auction at Sotheby’s next week and the 2 that caught my eye would make wonderful stater tiaras for Leonor/Sofia or Eleonore of Belgium.
Seven Spectacular Royal Tiaras For Sale at Sotheby's Next Week

Also, Princess Isabella of Denmark who turns 18 in April 2025.

 

[Stefan]

I can see definitely see Queen Mathlide wearing the Art deco panel brooch!
A FRENCH LATE ART DECO DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH

I think she has already a similar one

 

[duke of poliganc]

Anyone who knows anyone in the courts of Belgium or Denmark please pass them this link immediately especially Belgium that would be a great addition to their collection
Also the price is very reasonable for a necklace/tiara and earrings

https://www.phillips.com/detail/CH060424/342

 

[muriel]

Some lovely pieces in the Phillips auctions coming up:

1) Spinel & diamond necklace: For Victoria or Mathilde

The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE Geneva Monday, November 11, 2024 | Phillips

View Spinel and diamond necklace, circa 1825, sold at The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE on Geneva Auction 11 November 2024. Learn more about the piece and artist, and place an advance bid now.

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2) Diamond bracelet: For Mathilde or Mary

The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE Geneva Monday, November 11, 2024 | Phillips

View Diamond bracelet, sold at The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE on Geneva Auction 11 November 2024. Learn more about the piece and artist, and place an advance bid now.

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3) Emerald & diamond earrings: For Mathilde, Victoria or Mette-Marit

https://www.phillips.com/detail/CH060424/361

4) Emerald & diamond brooch: For Mathilde, Victoria or Mette-Marit

https://www.phillips.com/detail/CH060424/362

5) Emerald and diamond pendant earrings: For Mathilde, Victoria, Mary or Mette-Marit

https://www.phillips.com/detail/CH060424/364

6) Emerald and diamond brooch: For Mathilde, Victoria, Mary or Mette-Marit

Boucheron - The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE Geneva Monday, November 11, 2024 | Phillips

View Emerald and diamond brooch by Boucheron, sold at The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE on Geneva Auction 11 November 2024. Learn more about the piece and artist, and place an advance bid now.

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[muriel]

Anyone who knows anyone in the courts of Belgium or Denmark please pass them this link immediately especially Belgium that would be a great addition to their collection
Also the price is very reasonable for a necklace/tiara and earrings

https://www.phillips.com/detail/CH060424/342

Great find. I don't think it works well as a tiara with contemporary hair styles, but it works as a necklace. And perhaps, it could be altered to work as a tiara by reducing its overall height.

 

[maria-olivia]

No need to pass the link to our Royal House. All the Royal Auction Houses are sending their items to sell to the Royals before the list us published. Queens Mathilde and Mary bought jewels before the bids are starting.

 

[duke of poliganc]

Great find. I don't think it works well as a tiara with contemporary hair styles, but it works as a necklace. And perhaps, it could be altered to work as a tiara by reducing its overall height.

That was my same thought but just by spacing the two branches away a little bit and lowering them it would look perfect, it would take a jeweler less than an hour to do so!

 

[duke of poliganc]

No need to pass the link to our Royal House. All the Royal Auction Houses are sending their items to sell to the Royals before the list is published. Queens Mathilde and Mary bought jewels before the bids are starting.

But I think they do publish the pieces in their catalogs even if the royals showed interest in those pieces as those purchased by Mathilde and Mary were already published in the catalogs before they did purchase them!

 

[Izzie]

That was my same thought but just by spacing the two branches away a little bit and lowering them it would look perfect, it would take a jeweler less than an hour to do so!

I agree about the tiara and how it would look great with just minor adjustments! I think Queen Mary could use Sapphire suite with a tiara and earrings, etc. I know that QMII has the sapphire necklace, earrings, etc. but I am not sure if those are part of the trust or her personal property.