Queen Rania Jewellery 2: June 2005-

[Humera]

Here you go

1. Queen Alia's (now Princess Haya's) tiara
Queen Rania wore it on her coronation and throughout 1999 during various state visits and in formal portraits (QR Image gallery)


2. Tiara (and I believe convertible necklace) worn during the state visit to the uk in 2001 (APL)


3. Diamond tiara worn for an official portrait a few years ago (2003, I think) This is the only time I've seen QR wear this tiara, I find it very pretty and would love to see Rania wear it at a state visit. It looks strikingly similar to the one above....though some people have said the two are different...I would tend to agree with that. This one does have a different base but the motif looks the same. Perhaps the design was inspired by the tiara/necklace worn in London in the pictures above. What does everyone else think? (QR Image Gallery)


4. Black gold and emerald tiara by Boucheron (Abaca and Magickal Rania)
Im beginning to think this tiara belongs to QR. She wore it for a Vanity Fair portrait and then again, several months later, during the state visit to Sweden. If someone knows otherwise then please let us know.

[barbara_41172]

I think numbers 2 and 3 are the same tiara. Both sets of pics were taken in 2001. I can't imagine Rania would get 2 tiaras in 1 year. The State Visit to Great Britain in November 2001 was a landmark occasion for Abdullah and Rania, so I see no reason why Rania wouldn't get a new tiara, especially since it was her first - having borrowed Haya's from 1999 through to 2000. But 2 tiaras is unlikely.

I love Haya's tiara (number 1). It is richly ornate and flattering. Tiara number 2 is very sophisticated but there is nothing unique about it. I wouldn't be surprised actually if this was a gift from Abdullah himself. I see the emerald tiara as very much Rania's choice. It is very unusual and sets her apart from other tiara-wearing ladies. I bet that was the point.

TC
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Barbara

[Humera]

you know, maybe QR's just wearing them with different bases. One thing I did notice was that the number of floral/rosette motif (I dont know the right terminology) is different in both tiaras...9 and 11 in #2 and #3 respectively. So they might be removable, along with the base, giving the same tiara a different look and even making it convertible into a necklace.

[Little_star]

Thanks for the pictures, Humera. Haya's tiara is stunning, no doubt about it. I think the tiara in pictures 2 and 3 is the same, although I'm not particularly excited by it, it seems a bit boring but then I suppose it woul go with anything.
I love the emerald tiara though, absolutely gorgeous!

[Humera]

you're welcome :)

I often wonder why Queen Rania never borrowed any tiara from her mother-in-law, at least at the beginning when she had none of her own. I have seen at least one picture of Princess Muna in wearing a tiara.

Queen Noor happens to have some beautiful tiaras of her own. She rarely wears them. I think It would've been nice if she could've lent them to Rania when she first became Queen. Lets hope we'll see more of those tiaras on Princesses Iman, Raiyah, and Noor...and Prince Hashem's new bride ofcourse.

[Little_star]

I've never seen pictures of Muna's or Noor's tiaras? Maybe none of them are particularly nice!

[Humera]

Oh QN has some beautiful ones...let me search for a link...

have a look at this page:
Queen Noor Jewellery

and these links
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/171042-post78.html
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/121510-post14.html

Princess Muna
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...3&d=1108185729
I've never seen a very clear picture of this tiara but it looks like it'd be perfect for framing a beautiful, formal updo. Im not sure if this is Queen Rania's style but you never know. She could've worn it on her coronation day, the tiara would've contained that dramatic updo of hers. Its not big and heavy like some of the other tiaras out there (a few of those are quite vulgar). QR's taste in jewellery tends to be on the minimal and elegant rather than the big and dramatic side.

[Little_star]

Thanks for the links Humera, I really like Princess Muna's, it's not a clear photo but it seems quite interesting, I'm surprised Rania hasn't borrowed it off her mother-in-law! I would have done!

[HRHAmy]

Originally Posted by Little_star

Thanks for the links Humera, I really like Princess Muna's, it's not a clear photo but it seems quite interesting, I'm surprised Rania hasn't borrowed it off her mother-in-law! I would have done!

Maybe the mother-in-laws didn't want to lend a tiara to Rania, I'm not sure why they would have a reason for doing this but it could be one reason. I was suprised that Queen Noor didn't give Rania a tiara when she became Queen, it's not like she doesn't have any to lend her, Rania had to end up borrowing one from her sister-in-law! That looks really bad for Queen Noor, maybe Noor was being tiara stingy. Plus it would have saved the King and his taxpayers a lot of money if Noor would have given Rania one of her tiara's.

[barbara_41172]

Noor's tiaras could be an investment. Maybe she would like to pass them on to her own daughters, that's why she didn't offer them to Rania. Plus they could be gifts from her husband, a beautiful reminder of her life with King Hussein and therefore it might be difficult for her to really part with them.

[Humera]

I think the tiaras will go to Noor's daughters and perhaps even the daughters-in-law.
I never expected QN to give them to Rania, I have just often wondered about her lending them to her. After all out of all of KH's wives, she seems to have the most number of tiaras. And QR has already borrowed Queen Alia's many times. Which doesnt surprise me because she always seems to have an excellent relationship with Haya, but the same can be said for her relationship with Princess Muna.
Im sure if the tiaras belonged to the royal court rather than to QN, Rania would've had no problem borrowing them.
Im not trying to pass a judgement on QN. Im just curious about the whole thing. But I do confess that I'd think her a lot more generous if she had, at least at the beginning, let QR use one of her tiaras.
Perhaps it wasnt convenient. Or maybe it was easier for Rania to exclusively borrow Haya's tiara for all the formal engagements of her first year or so as Queen.

[lizz70]

Perhaps it was bad enough for QN to see another woman take over her position and it would have been just a bit too much to see her wearing your jewels too. I am not casting judgments on any concerned but offering up a possible reason. After all, I think QN is only human after all and it was made very clear by KA and QR that QN was 'history' so to speak.

[lizz70]

I think a new tiara will be commisioned by QR at some point anyway

[Little_star]

"Im not trying to pass a judgement on QN. Im just curious about the whole thing. But I do confess that I'd think her a lot more generous if she had, at least at the beginning, let QR use one of her tiaras"

Agreed, it's not as though she had a shortage of them! But then in fairness, she was Queen for the longest so it's only inevitable that she would have the most tiaras.

[Humera]

Originally Posted by lizz70

Perhaps it was bad enough for QN to see another woman take over her position and it would have been just a bit too much to see her wearing your jewels too. I am not casting judgments on any concerned but offering up a possible reason. After all, I think QN is only human after all and it was made very clear by KA and QR that QN was 'history' so to speak.

When Kings die their widows cease to be Queen consorts. So its not like Queen Rania snatched the position away from Noor. The position is rightfully hers as she is the wife of the reigning monarch.
Thats not even an issue at this point.
And there's no proof that KA and QR ever made Noor feel unwelcome. Those stories are based more on speculation and gossip, mostly to make the new King and Queen at the time appear in an unfavourable light. Just like Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath became the target of similar stories.
It was infact Noor who has publicly said that she chose to give the new couple their space.

anyway Im getting off topic...about the tiaras, Queen Rania does seem to have atleast two of her own by now. And she made it clear at the beginning that getting one wasn't a priority for her. I would expect her to acquire more as the years go by, especially since she doesnt wear big, heavy jewels.

[lizz70]

Just to clarify what I was saying Humera, I didn't say QR snatched anything away from QN so no need to jump down my throat for that.

Secondly, of course QN was no longer Queen Consort - that was obvious but even so her position was taken over so to speak as she was no longer the number one lady at the Hashemite court - which can't have been easy after so many years of being first lady.
Finally to get back on topic - are you privy to inside information????? I never said Rania's top priority was to get another tiara - just that I wouldn't be surprised if at some point over the coming years, that she might.

We are entitled to express opinions other than yours - none of us knows these women personally so everything written here is just opinion and conjecture anyway. I wanted to express my opinion and stay on topic. If jewels belong to Noor personally then she is under no obligation to lend them. Sorry everyone but I felt I had to say this as I felt like I was being picked on for expressing an opinion :(

[lizz70]

PS. When I said QN was 'history', i meant that a new era had begun.

[lizz70]

Also I think a tiara with rubies would look divine with Rania's hair.

[Humera]

Originally Posted by lizz70

Finally to get back on topic - are you privy to inside information????? I never said Rania's top priority was to get another tiara

That was a general comment I made referring to something QR said in an interview for TIME magazine when she first became Queen. I didnt attribute it to you.
Perhaps you shouldnt be so quick to presume the worst and assume that someone is "jumping down your throat" if they happen to disagree with you.
Nor am I or anyone else implying that Noor is under an obligation to lend their tiara to QR. Similar discussions have taken place at TRF with reference to other royals. Naturally people have a curiosity as to how these things work in the various royal courts. No one is out to imply that any royal should be forced to lend their jewels to someone.

[maryshawn]

I love that watch! Yes, I see diamonds for the hour markers and it's definitely gold. Very unique and beautiful. I can't place the manufacturer but it really is exquisite!

Originally Posted by amina1

Does the watch above has diamonds, is it golden? it looks so intersting!