Queen Victoria Eugenia’s Gorgeous Diamond Tiaras

Princess Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena of Battenberg (known as Ena) was born on October 24, 1887 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the only daughter of Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria. (1) The Ansorena Fleur de Lis Tiara , by Ansorena of Madrid, was…

Russian Kokoshnik Tiara

Russian Kokoshnik tiara introduced in 17 century for womens head cover. It’s a traditional head cover in Russia. Russian style tiara was invited for the request of Queen Alexandra on her silver anniversary. Russian Kokoshnik tiara introduced in 17 century for womens head cover. It’s a traditional head cover in Russia. Russian style tiara was…

Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet

Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet Perhaps what makes Queen Victoria’s Sapphire Coronet so special is that Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, with whom she was very much in love, designed it for her. In fact, the petite coronet was reportedly one of the only pieces Queen Victoria decided was appropriate to wear during her widowhood. Most likely commissioned from…

The Exquisite Duchess of Devonshire Emerald Tiara by Cartier, c. 1901-1910

Duchess of Devonshire Emerald Tiara by Cartier, c. 1901-1910 Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (7 June 1757 – 30 March 1806) was an English socialite, style icon, author, and activist. Of noble birth from the House of Spencer, married into the House of Cavendish, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of…

The Exquisite Hohenzollern Pink Topaz Parure

Hohenzollern Pink Topaz Parure, Germany (early 19th c; from top, Tiara, Necklace, Brooch, Earrings; pink topazes, diamonds, gold, silver). The entire parure now belongs to the Albion Art Institute. Albion Art – Royal Pink Topaz Parure  From Albion Art Institute“Title: Prussia – House of Hohenzollern Royal Pink Topaz Parure Year: Early 19th Century Country: Unknown…

The Bavarian Royal Family Diamond Tiara

The Bavarian Royal Family has put up for auction this tiara with a central fleur-de-lys motif set en tremblant to a tiara composed of foliate and lanceolated motifs, set with cushion-shaped, circular-cut and rose diamonds. The tiara entered the family through the Infanta Paz, who received the present from her mother Queen Isabel II on…

Queen Josephine’s Diamond Tiara

Queen Josephine’s Diamond Tiara was recently worn at the 2015 Pascua Militar Banquet, Silver Jubilee of Harald V, King of Norway State Banquet, Wedding Ball for Luis and Amelie , and the 2017 Pascua Militar State Banquet. One of the two biggest tiaras worn by Queen Sonja of Norway is Queen Josephine’s Diamond Tiara, a…

Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg’s Emerald Art Deco Tiara

This tiara was made by Chaumet in 1926 using jewelry from the Grand Ducal collection.   Chaumet Emerald tiara of Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau-Weilburg, Princess de Bourbon-Parma (1896-1985) née Her Grand Ducal Highness Princess Charlotte of Nassau-Weilburg. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg’s Emerald Art Deco Tiara This tiara was…

An Exquisite Late Victorian Diamond Tiara circa 1890

When the wick of your soul is lit by love, it can magnify its purity, and diamond-like clarity; fired true to its perfection, in flawless reflection of affinity, and traceless etchings upon the heart, by detailed fingerprints of divinity.Tracey Bond A late Victorian diamond tiara, the tiara comprising nine graduated diamond-set fleur de lys motifs…