Lee-Z
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Great idea to have such a versatile tiara, i'm hoping for a version with red gems somewhere in the future..
I am loving what she is doing with her tiara with the new stones every now and then. What a fabulous way to have variety without relying on the main vault.
I hope she keeps going and adds maybe pink topaz or amethyst as well.
The new stones are Topaz not Aquamarine.
Today's version is my favourite one so far, and she carries it well.
Here's a better, but not perfect, photo of Sofia with her new version of the tiara:
https://image.svenskdam.se/sdl3ymx3...oph=100&width=1600&height=1472&compression=80
As I thought, the blue stones (topazes?) are pear shaped with tiny facets to refract the light. Something that always bothered my about the emeralds is that the emeralds are set in little metal frames, which works well for the necklace that this jewel used to be. But on a tiara, I find that setting a bit unbecoming. It's nicer when the stones are not encased in metal, like these topazes.Here's a better, but not perfect, photo of Sofia with her new version of the tiara:
https://image.svenskdam.se/sdl3ymx3...oph=100&width=1600&height=1472&compression=80
Are they confirmed as topaz's? Blue topaz's tend to me much more vibrant, almost artificial. They look like aquamarines to me.
^I have a question about Princess Sofia's tiara configurations. From what I understand, the tiara (originally a necklace) was originally set with emeralds, as she wore it on her wedding day. Are the different stones (diamonds, aquamarines or topazes, turquoises) or pearls that she later wore borrowed from the Bernadotte collection, or did they come with the tiara as part of her wedding gift from the King and Queen?
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Don't think there are from the Bernadotte Family foundation. I guess they are either bought (the pearls for sure as she has worn it several times with it) or borrowed.
She has also worn several other pieces like the pearl choker she wore a few years ago for Nobel and the diamond necklace which she has worn this year for the finish State visit. I wonder if she has acquired them all or if there are also loans.
Neither, I think. From her wedding in 2015 till 2016 she wore the tiara several times, but only in the original version with emeralds and on the rather narrow frame that only allowed the tiara to sit rather awkwardly perched on the crown of the head.[..] Are the different stones (diamonds, aquamarines or topazes, turquoises) or pearls that she later wore borrowed from the Bernadotte collection, or did they come with the tiara as part of her wedding gift from the King and Queen?
Yes, I confirmed them to be topaz.
Did someone from the court confirm this for you? Because aquamarines, depending on the quality, come in a variety of shades, and these stones look a little too pale for blue topazes.
I cannot comment on my source so you will have to trust me on it. The earrings are topaz and the jeweler has confirmed that last evening on Instagram. (Story has expired now) The earrings were made to match the tiara and gown.
Who's the jeweler and what's the Instagram called?
The earrings were made by
https://www.instagram.com/lwljewelry/
Sofia's jewellery at the King's dinner for the Nobel Laureates this evening.
https://image.svenskdam.se/sdl5thcv...oph=100&width=1600&height=2568&compression=80
Are they confirmed as topaz's? Blue topaz's tend to me much more vibrant, almost artificial. They look like aquamarines to me.
Did someone from the court confirm this for you? Because aquamarines, depending on the quality, come in a variety of shades, and these stones look a little too pale for blue topazes.