Kent Jewels

[angela]

Duchess of Kent DIADEM - TIARA Princess michael wears this stunning large emerald often

[jcbcode99]

Is it just me or did Princess Alexandra get relatively little from her mother? It seems like Princess Michael has all the major pieces.
That being said, I really just love Princess Alexandra's tiara that is interchangeable with turquoises and pearls. It is so lovely, and really suits her.

[iowabelle]

I think the Greek tradition is that the sons get the majority of the inheritance.

[LOSSEAN]

It does seem that Prince Michael inherited more jewels from Princess Marina than the Duke of Kent, doesn't it?

[jcbcode99]

Description of their jewels:

Duchess of Kent: Kent

Princess Michael of Kent: Princess Michael2

PRincess Alexandra of Kent: Princess Alexandra
and
Princess Alexandra1

[auntie]

Originally Posted by LOSSEAN

It does seem that Prince Michael inherited more jewels from Princess Marina than the Duke of Kent, doesn't it?

No, the present duchess Kate recieved the lion's share, but Marie Christine is just more ostentatious and likes to flaunt what she has. Also the major Kent saphire parure was sold.

[jcbcode99]

Only the original tiara was sold. The rest of the parue still remains with the Duchess of Kent.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by auntie

... but Marie Christine is just more ostentatious and likes to flaunt what she has.

She likes to wear her jewels? Good on her, and lucky us jewels-watchers!

[jcbcode99]

I don't know--I really think that Prince Michael got a little bit more--Princess Michael wears two substantial tiaras and a riviere. The Duchess has that reworked Cambridge tiara, and that fringey-comb thing. It may be even, I don't know, but in terms of tiaras--the current Duke was duped!

[wymanda]

Originally Posted by jcbcode99

It may be even, I don't know, but in terms of tiaras--the current Duke was duped!

Yes but at least Pncss Michael has a little panache & style. The Duchess doesn't wear the big pieces and look what she did to the sapphires! Had Pncess Marina been able to see into the future she would have left ALL the jewels to Prince Michael.

[jcbcode99]

You may have a point--Marina obviously loved her jewels! Here is a link:
Princess Marina
my favorite portrait of Marina is about 3/4 of the way down--she is in a black formal gown and is wearing a a bow brooch at her waist and some girandale diamond earrings. She looks stunning.

[SASSY]

Originally Posted by Lady Marmalade

I had to reply to this post as the lady in white and black is a very famous American socialite Nan Kempner who passed away sadly earlier this year. I remember reading so many fun stories about her....she was very open and straight forward and a real lady....a good match in a friend for Princess Michael..

I didn't know she passed away.
I used to always see her in W magazine back when I subscribed in the 90's.

[Lady Marmalade]

She passed away a little over a year ago. She was such an original.. :-)

[angela]

I never understood the way the Duchess of Kent re-set the Sapphires, they were stunning when Marina had them but just horrible the new way. Also the sapphire tiara was beautiful but not that thing the Duchess had made.

[auntie]

I still think that the Duchess received more of the substantial peices, yet doesn't really wear them, and probably never looked to expand her collection like MChristine. Besides the 2 tiaras and the riverie the rest of the BIG peices MC has are semiprecious or rice pearls and combos which are made in a very chic way.
BTW I did read a rumour that the Michaels have sold all the diamonds from the jewells and replaced them with high quality CZ's. Is there any truth to it?

[jcbcode99]

I heard that same rumour, too. Prince Michael got really upset when he heard it and talked about how even if wanted to sell those jewels he couldn't because they were in some sort of trust for his children. I may be wrong, I'll have to look some stuff up.

[jcbcode99]

HRH Princess Marina, The Duchess of Kent wearing the London Fringe tiara she received as a wedding gift, those gorgeous girandale diamond earrings, two large rivieres, and that bow brooch that was sold! She looks fantastic.