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I think you meant on HRH Princess Margriet :flowers: This is a smaller version of the sapphire tiara, although I confess that I'm not sure if it's a second setting of the large sapphire tiara, or if it's converted from the sapphire wedding parure/gift. Either way, I'm so excited to see CP Máxima...

The Empress' gown and robes were made of cloth of gold, which is extremely heavy. I can't remember from which article the quote came from, but in summation, a noble recalled seeing the Empress standing stock-still for a moment, simply because she couldn't move without assistance from a page or...

Actually, they are[ the same pieces. According to Field's The Queen's Jewels, The George III fringe originally belonged to Queen Victoria. She left it to the Crown, and has been worn by all subsequent queens. The QM "owned it" as queen when her daughter was married, and the lending of the tiara...

I recall reading somewhere that the Burmese ruby tiara was created using a specific amount of rubies (that specific number is considered "lucky" or "fortunate" in Burmese culture, specifically against misfortune or illness), and was created in the design that it was as a nod to Burmese or Indian...

The tiara that Empress Alexandra is wearing is simply titled the pearl kokoshnik, which was rather famous. A kokoshnik tiara is modeled after peasant headdresses worn in the 18th and 19th century--only married women were permitted to have fully jeweled tiaras; unmarried ladies had to settle for...

I have a question regarding dress codes. I've noticed that several royal ladies from the past wear a long evening glove on their left hand, but their right arm is bare. Does anyone know the significance behind this? I'm rather curious. This is especially prominent in Russian royalty, but I've...

Pretty sure you got them all! :graduate:

A demi-parure usually consists of a necklace, brooch, and bracelet. There are variations which can include a ring, belt, or other such things; but a necklace is almost always part of a demi-parure. You may look to Queen Silvia's emerald demi-parure as an example of this, or in the British royal...

I realize many of these posts pertain to tiaras, but on a different spin... 101.jpg_Î÷°àÑÀÍõºó Does anyone know to whom this demi/parure belongs to? I was almost knocked on my back by its magnificence!

I think this tiara is simply stunning: 36.jpg_Î÷°àÑÀÍõºó Does anyone know to whom it belongs? The elegant simplicity is lovely :biggrin:

Ah, Queen Alexandra's collier résille necklace. According to Field, the last time it's been seen was on Queen Mary. I can't reinforce that (Warren? Any suggestions?) it has any truth, but I haven't seen it anywhere else except in the hallowed pages of The Queen's Jewels. QEII doesn't seem to be...

The turquoise earrings that Princess Alexandra is wearing is very similar to the turquoise drop earrings that the Duchess of Gloucester owns, with obvious differences. Interesting parallel.

Thanks for the clarification. Thank goodness the Teck circle necklace wasn't sold...far too much historical weight to that piece. I think it would be lovely if some of Queen Mary's old bandeau tiaras--or even some of Queen Alexandra's tiaras--would be brought out of storage for the younger...

Wasn't the Teck circle necklace put up for auction? Or is it still in the possession of Linley? And do we know what happened to the papyrus tiara?

I absolutely agree. One the things that struck me most about the pictures were that the personalities are reflected within the stances and posture of each person photographed. That's the amazing thing about candid pictures; they catch one acting in such a way that we get a glimpse of their "true...

Throne Speech 1906 This isn't necessarily coronation related, but here is a website that has pictures from a speech of sorts made by Nicholas II in 1906, attended by the Court. The pictures are remarkable. http://www.romanovrussia.com/LargeNIIphoto.html

I think the general consensus is that the Spencer tiara will most likely not be seen on the head of one of the brides of William or Harry. While both men are obviously half-Spencer, the family ties are not strong on that side of the family, and Diana's name is so shadowed on both ends that using...

Many of the Romanov jewels are scattered everywhere...but I honestly can't ever remember hearing about where her jewels ended up. Does anyone have any idea? Hm, I just might have to research that... On a different note, does anyone know what happened to the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna's...