Empress Maria Feodorovna (wife of Paul I, not the other one) commissioned a diadem from the famous Duval Brothers. The Empress wanted something that would remind of the Russian fields, and so the brothers created a diadem of oak and laurel leaves, bordered by sheaves of wheat. The Empress was fond of the piece and…
Ruby and Diamond Tiara, mid-19th century
Ruby and Diamond Tiara, mid-19th century made with silver, gold, rubies, diamonds, metal. Set with foil backed rubies and circular-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 370mm, may be worn as a necklace with a detachable chain, additional brooch fittings, inner circumference of tiara approximately 180mm, fitted case. ProvenanceFrom the descendants of Earl Manvers and Viscount…
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Pomp and circumstance: The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara
The Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara was created at the beginning of the 19th century, possibly in Germany, for Princess Augusta of Hesse Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge The Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara was made in the early 19th century, possibly in Germany, for Princess Augusta of Hesse Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge. It passed to her daughter,…
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The Sapphire Brocade Necklace
The sumptuous textiles found in Roman palazzos are transformed into a radiant work of High Jewelry. Conjuring an extraordinary tactile indulgence reminiscent of the caress of lavish décor, an intricate tapestry of diamonds and precious gems weaves an unmistakably Bvlgari tapestry of color and luminescence. The artisan meticulously arranged precious gems to evoke brocade’s intricate…
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Purple Gemstones
Amethyst, tanzanite, and sapphire are the most popular purple gemstones used in jewelry. Amethyst is the most well-known and it’s both affordable and durable (it can easily) hold up to daily wear. Worthy of purple’s regal reputation, the precious purple sapphire is born from corundum. Purple, once a highly prized and expensive dye, has a rich…
