Jewels worn by Members of the Spanish Royal Family

[Warren]

€2.71m = US$3.5m, Can$3.48m, GB£2.19m, AED 12.87m, AUS$3.35m, NZ$4.27m

The Sotheby's Director is quoted as saying either the Cartier bracelet is "the second most expensive in history" or it is "the second most expensive Cartier bracelet in history" [vagaries of the translator].
The sale price was more than double the pre-auction estimate of €620,000 - €1.08m.
Speculation is that the bracelet was sold by the King's older sister, the Infanta Pilar.

v the Cartier bracelet

[An Ard Ri]

I've also read that it could have been one of the King's Italian cousins,possibly a descendant of his aunts Infantas Beatriz or Maria Cristina Countess of Marone.

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by Warren

The Sotheby's Director is quoted as saying either the Cartier bracelet is "the second most expensive in history" or it is "the second most expensive Cartier bracelet in history" [vagaries of the translator].

The second version is correct: the article says it's the second most expensive Cartier bracelet in history.
I have to say, if I had the kind of money, I would buy the bracelet in a blink; not only does it have an illustrious history, it's also just exquisite.

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by Artemisia

The second version is correct: the article says it's the second most expensive Cartier bracelet in history.
I have to say, if I had the kind of money, I would buy the bracelet in a blink; not only does it have an illustrious history, it's also just exquisite.

I know its historic but I don't care for that Cartier bracelet at all,I'd let you buy in a blink too

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

I know its historic but I don't care for that Cartier bracelet at all,I'd let you buy in a blink too

I'm mad about historical jewellery (and, surprisingly, completely indifferent to "ordinary" diamonds and whatnot) so how a jewel looks is kind of secondary to me. This said, I do like the bracelet on its own too - shame I won't have a chance to buy something like that in the next, say, 80 years.

[IloveCP]

I was very suprised to see Infanta Cristina wear the Cartier Pearl and Diamond tiara at Victoria's wedding, as I always thought it was a tiara that is only worn by Queens. Maybe one day Elena will also wear it.

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by IloveCP

I was very suprised to see Infanta Cristina wear the Cartier Pearl and Diamond tiara at Victoria's wedding, as I always thought it was a tiara that is only worn by Queens. Maybe one day Elena will also wear it.

I was surprised too!

I believe Queen Sofia was going to wear it but had a headache and opted for the smaller Mellerio Shell Tiara.

[An Ard Ri]

The later mother of King Juan Carlos,HRH Princess María de las Mercedes de Borbón-Dos Sicilias,Dowager Countess of Barcelona used to wear a beautiful diamond triple fleur de lys brooch surmounted by a crown? I wonder what ever became of this brooch?

[maria-olivia]

I am lucky she wore this grand tiara.
I wonder if we will see her wearing tiaras again ?
Will she attend alone State Visits or glittering Events abroad ?

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by maria-olivia

I am lucky she wore this grand tiara.
I wonder if we will see her wearing tiaras again ?
Will she attend alone State Visits or glittering Events abroad ?

Are you referring to Her Majesty Queen Sofia?

[maria-olivia]

No , I am referring to HRH Infanta Christina.

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by maria-olivia

No , I am referring to HRH Infanta Christina.

Oh right,I doubt we'll see Infanta Cristina in a tiara anytime soon,we might see the Queen and Princess if their invited to the Swedish Royal Wedding this summer.

[IloveCP]

The necklace and earrings Elena is wearing here are absolutely stunning!

Pic

The necklace would also looks beautiful as a tiara!

[An Ard Ri]

Yes the are,had never thought of that,wonder if it would work?

[HeavyCream]

This is absolutely charming, reminds me so much the fairy tale princesess

[Baroness of Books]

That's a gorgeous necklace; those dangling stones look like a different gem such as ruby, emerald or sapphire. That would be a knockout tiara and those earrings are fabulous.

[An Ard Ri]

Of the 2 sisters,I think Infanta Elena has the more impressive jewel collection,not quite as much as her aunt Pilar (who inherited a lot of historic pieces).

[IloveCP]

Infanta Elena's engagement ring is very beautiful. I think it's a great size. Infanta Cristina's engagement ring is a nice one in general but it's very boring as an engagement ring.

[An Ard Ri]

Infanta Elena's is the nicer of the 2 rings,shame it won't be seen again,unless it passed onto one of her children.

[Josefine]

i would like to know more about this necklace pendent worn by christina