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Im not convinced that the pearl tiara of Claire's isnt fake.
I don't know about a necklace, but it appears that a pair of matching earrings was made for Princess Marie José around 1925, at the time when two elements were added to the tiara to make it loner. So that was nearly 100 years after the tiara's creation. I don't know if the earrings have been autioned at the time of the tiara auction. So they could still be with Princess Maria Gabriella?I still don't understand why the Belgian RF didn't buy that tiara back. It wasn't so expensive. Instead king Albert II got a yacht -never a sound investment.Anyway, on the bright side: we can see the tiara if we visit Schloss Mannheim. IIRC the tiara also came with earrings (and a necklace?).
I don't know about a necklace, but it appears that a pair of matching earrings was made for Princess Marie José around 1925, at the time when two elements were added to the tiara to make it loner. So that was nearly 100 years after the tiara's creation. I don't know if the earrings have been autioned at the time of the tiara auction. So they could still be with Princess Maria Gabriella?
It seems that the BRF has no interest in building up a historic jewel collection. Over the centuries so many important jewels have been sold or stolen, they seem quite accustomed to seeing the heirlooms go.
Belgian Royal Brides: Queen Astrid of Belgium | The Court Jeweller
I don't like either tiaras. I find the pearl tiara odd looking.
What diamond and emerald tiara is it that Astrid got as a wedding present from her parents-in-law? I've never seen it mentioned before.
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The late Princess of Réthy wearing Queen Elisabeth's Cartier Bandeau Tiara and a very large emerald brooch,presumably also sold off!
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/97/3c/4e/973c4e7f1a2724093ff110cfbb403816.jpg
Belgian Royal Brides: Queen Astrid of Belgium | The Court Jeweller
I don't like either tiaras. I find the pearl tiara odd looking.
I agree with you but also did I read the article correctly and this tiara is still in the Belgian jewel vaults but has yet to be dusted off?
I don't know if that question has already been answered on this forum, but could anyone possibly shed some light on the current wherabouts of the following pieces of jewelry that belonged to Queen Astrid ?
1) Stockholm tiara (gift from the citizens of Stockholm, last seen on princess Lilian)
2) Diamond and emerald tiara (from Albert I and Elisabeth, not seen on Astrid or since)
3) Emerald necklace/tiara (from Albert I and Elisabeth on the birth of Boudewijn, current owner unknown)
4) Diamond rivière (from Gustav V of Sweden, current owner unknown)
5) Diamond and emerald bracelet/choker (from Albert I and Elisabeth, now with the Grand Duke of Luxembourg ?)
6) Emerald earrings (from her parents, now with Grand Duke of Luxembourg ?)
7) Diamond and emerald cross (from her mother, current owner?)
This very tiara , Present from King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth to Princess Astrid for Prince Baudouin Christening in 1930, is never seen since before 1960. The last wearer was Princess Lilian.
Princess Lilian wearing Queen Elisabeth's Diamond Scroll Tiara,I assume they were sold off too like so much of the Belgian jewel chest.
The Princess is also wearing a diamond necklace and brooch,what a pity she did not let the king buy them back.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/Tamriko/Belgium/LILIANEMERALDS.jpg~original