Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, jewellery

[Elspeth]

Now that Princess Alexandra has married and is no longer a member of the Danish royal family, this thread is to discuss her jewellery. Old photos of her jewellery when she was Princess Alexandra may also be posted here.

The previous thread can be found here.

[LadyK]

I thought of why she wore the jewellery--they were her 'something old!' "Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue"
Old jewellery, new dress, blue flowers (the only thing I can't guess is borrowed. But it all fits!

[Henri M.]

Originally Posted by LadyK

"Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue"

That is a very Anglo-american tradition.
The influence of that dominant culture has also affected the old Continent, but in from what I see in my surroundings and that of close friends in Belgium, France and Germany, this 'rule' is barely followed on the Continent.

[PrincessofEurope]

any pics of the new engagement ring??

[LadyK]

well, I like my explanation, even if it isn't right.

[denice]

I seem to remember a site about Danish Jewels by Glenn???? that had pictures and explainations that it was a gift from Jocheim.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by denice

I seem to remember a site about Danish Jewels by Glenn???? that had pictures and explainations that it was a gift from Jocheim.

Glenn's revamped site is now back up: http://www.slaikjaer.org/

This is the definitive site on the Danish Royal Jewels (add it to your Favourites ).
Note that the revamped site has a different http address to the 'old' site, and it is still a "work in progress".

[RubyPrincess168]

So the necklace she wore for her second wedding...have we seen it before? It looks familiar, like it was part of her Princess life.

[ayvee]

This is from Bjarne Steen Jensen, author of 'Juvelerne I Det Danske Kongehus' (Jewels of the Danish Royal House):
Royal Jewels of the World Message Board: Re: Countess Alexandras Bridal Jewels
"There has never been published any information on this jewellery and given the fact that she now wore it at her second wedding, they are most bought by herself."

Glenn's site and Lotte's site (The Unofficial Her Highness Princess Alexandra of Denmark Countess of Frederiksborg Website) do not provide any proof that Alexandra's wedding jewelry came from Prince Joachim. It is just assumed that they came from her then-husband because it appeared the first year of that marriage. But it could also have been purchased by her parents as well. South sea pearl jewelry is a big industry in Hong Kong.

-Ayvee

[Josefine]

is there any news on Alexandras jewllery?

i cant find photos of her frpm recent events