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Jewel of the Day: The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
The tiara was named after its original owner Maria Pavlovna, Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia, the wife of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich (third son of Alexander II and brother to Alexander III). The Grand Duchess had impeccable taste in sparkling gems and wore them to great effect. Maria Pavlovna never tried to hide her disdain for Empress Alexandra, wife of Nicholas II, and went as far as to establish a … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Historical Royals, Russian Royals | Tagged Cambridge Emeralds, Elizabeth II, Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara, Jewellery, Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Mary of Teck, Tiaras | 17 Comments


