Grimaldi Family Jewels

[Elly C]

branchq, could you be thinking about the evening reception for Caroline & Junot's wedding when Grace wore the stunning diamond tiara? I too have never come across any reference to a tiara worn for the reception for Charles & Di - I'm just willing for you to prove us all wrong.

 

[Jaya]

This photo (which is at least 20 years old) is of course completely and obviously photoshopped.
The tiara (to whomever it belongs, not a Grimaldi piece) never touched Princess Stéphanie's head.

Regarding all the Grimaldi jewelry, it will certainly be most interesting to see which pieces will turn up on the future consort of The Reigning Prince.
No information about who inherited or owns what is confirmed.
Every story told - Ranier's mother bypassed Grace and left everything to Caroline / Grace left everything to Caroline / Caroline sold stuff / Everything is owned by Albert and only on loan to Caroline - is strictly speculation.
I very much doubt that either the four or five Grimaldi tiaras nor other important pieces from Princess Charlotte and Princess Grace personally belong to Caroline now.
Time will tell.

I am certain there are plenty of tiaras to go around. But as you point out time will tell what is what since no confirmation of said articles exists to us.

 

[Jaya]

Are you sure? Charles and Diana's wedding was a morning wedding with hats, not an evening wedding with tiaras....

Cannot recall Grace in any tiara at the wedding of Chares and Di.

 

[countess felicitas]

Princess Charlotte left most of her jewels to Rainier, with a few pieces left to her daughter, Princess Antoinette. Grace wore the pearl and diamond tiara only once, at the wedding reception of Charles and Diana, and that was it. By the time Charlotte died, she and Grace had long made their peace with each other.

Grace left her personal jewels to Caroline, with a proviso that she would share them with Stephanie upon request. Rainier later gave Caroline all of the jewels he inherited from his mother and these are now her personal property.

Hm - why should Rainier give the jewelry to Caroline and not to Albert? This sounds like an enigma?

 

[Australian]

Stephanie's tiara

Has Princess Stephanie ever been seen wearing a tiara? I don't think I have ever come across her wearing one......If she has, can someone please post a photo? as I have searched everywhere.
Thanks

 

[fandesacs2003]

I think that she never worn a tiara.

 

[Tilia C.]

No, she has never worn a tiara. Somewhere (I think in the Grimaldi jewellery threat) a picture of Stephanie with an emerald tiara can be found. But this is only photoshopped.
You know what I am dreaming of? A full white tie afternoon wedding for Albert and Charlene: Charlene with Princess Charlotte's pearl tiara, Caroline with the fringe, Stephanie with Ps. Grace's ruby tiara, Charlotte Casiraghi with Grace's samll diamond tiara (the one with the garlands/arcs). Wouldn't that be wonderful?

 

[Warren]

No, she has never worn a tiara. Somewhere...a picture of Stephanie with an emerald tiara can be found. But this is only photoshopped.

The link to the photoshopped tiara pic can be found in posts 72, 80 and 84 above.

 

[DuedePhiladelphia]

Are you sure? Charles and Diana's wedding was a morning wedding with hats, not an evening wedding with tiaras....

Grace wore that Grimaldi tiara to the reception not the wedding ceremony. Which was before the wedding ceremony. I dont think Grace was ever photographed with it on.

I wonder what happened to that ruby and diamond tiara that she wore.

 

[jonc93]

Grace wore that Grimaldi tiara to the reception not the wedding ceremony. Which was before the wedding ceremony. I dont think Grace was ever photographed with it on.

I wonder what happened to that ruby and diamond tiara that she wore.

If you mean the dinner & dance the day before, that was a black tie event with no tiaras.

 

[Australian]

I have to say, I'm not very impressed with Grimaldi tiaras. At least the ones I have seen.

 

[CasiraghiTrio]

Here is Charlotte Casiraghi wearing an interesting piece. Could it be an heirloom vis-a-vis Mama? The other possibility is that it is something given to her by the Gucci people, since everything she wears to the equestrian events now is from Gucci.

 

[HRHAmy]

Here is Charlotte Casiraghi wearing an interesting piece. Could it be an heirloom vis-a-vis Mama? The other possibility is that it is something given to her by the Gucci people, since everything she wears to the equestrian events now is from Gucci.

I highly doubt that is from her mother's collection because it's costume jewelry, not real at all. And it's not highly unlikely that Charlotte would wear something that extravagant to a horse show. She doesn't even wear extravagant pieces to gala events.

 

[Bine221]

I guess, that we may see some of Grace´s jewels soon again -- on the head or around the neck of Charlene, as soon as she is the new Princess of Monaco. And I can´t wait for it to see them again. Just curious to see, what will happen to the jewels, which went to Caroline.... hope they will stay with the "reigning" Family, i.e. Albert and his siblings.
Bye Bine

 

[cdm]

Charlotte wearing the same broche as her grandmother
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[Elly C]

I have a feeling that I have seen a picture of Caroline wearing the cameo - but I can't remember where. Does anyone know? It's wonderful to get a glimpse of it again.

 

[melissaadrian]

Are Princess Grace's tiaras being held for Albert's wife? It seems a shame that Stephanie or Caroline can't borrow them until he gets married.

Caroline doesn't need her mother's jewels, she has her grandmother's. Princess Charlotte did not approve of Grace, and left all her personal tiaras and jewels to her granddaughter instead. All the beautiful jewels and tiaras we see her in, are Charlotte's.

I don't know if it is true Caroline sold her mother's. I'd think knowing Caroline had her grandmother's, Grace's personal tiaras and jewels would likely be left for Albert's wife, and likely a few pieces to Stephanie.

 

[MRSJ]

Caroline doesn't need her mother's jewels, she has her grandmother's. Princess Charlotte did not approve of Grace, and left all her personal tiaras and jewels to her granddaughter instead. All the beautiful jewels and tiaras we see her in, are Charlotte's.

I don't know if it is true Caroline sold her mother's. I'd think knowing Caroline had her grandmother's, Grace's personal tiaras and jewels would likely be left for Albert's wife, and likely a few pieces to Stephanie.

The cameo Charlotte was wearing at Rose Party was Grace's.... Why can't Caroline aslo have her mothers jewels?

 

[melissaadrian]

So I have a question, If Albert marries than does he have to buy a new tiara for his wife? Because we all know Caroline inherited her grandmothers tiara's and she sold Princess Grace's old tiara's so it seems like there wouldn't be any tiara's for Albert's wife, or do you think Grace set aside some jewels for Albert if he ever married? I have no idea, does anyone know?

We don't know Caroline even sold the jewels. The OP has shown no articles proving she sold them. I did a search and could find none. The only mention was that some of Grace's jewels and dresses were on displace with Sothesby's some years back, but as a display not for sale, to raise money for the Princess Grace foundation's 25th anniversary.

 

[melissaadrian]

Well THANKS auntie that REALLY helps! If anyone knows I am looking for a serious answer.

If Caroline didn't sell her mother's jewels then how come she never wears them? How come we haven't seen them on anyone since Grace died?
And I actually read it in a book that she sold Grace's jewelry but I have no way of knowing if that is true.

Common sense, Grace has three children. Charlotte died before Grace. Charlotte left a fortune in jewels to her granddaughter Caroline. It stands to reason Grace left her personal jewels to Stephanie, and to Albert for his future wife. She likely left the most to Albert, as his wife would be the next princess of Monaco. Now he is marrying Charlene, I wouldn't doubt we will see them come out of retirement.

As for reading in a book, look about all the lies about Diana in books. Books are speculation, rumor and gossip.

 

[melissaadrian]

Maybe Albert's wedding is a good occasion for Stephanie to wear a tiara for the first time.
What do you think about:
Stephanie with the SBM tiara from Grace
Caroline with the fringe tiara from Charlotte
Charlene whith the pearl tiara form Charlotte[/QUOTE

Charlene won't happen. I don't see Caroline giving up a tiara she owns. Princess Charlotte's tiaras are not Albert's to give his wife, they belong to his sister.

 

[melissaadrian]

The cameo Charlotte was wearing at Rose Party was Grace's.... Why can't Caroline aslo have her mothers jewels?

She may have got a few personal pieces, or the broach may have been given to Charlotte by her Uncle for all we know. But the likelyhood if Caroline had all her grandmother's jewels, is Grace would leave hers to her son and other daughter. Albert's wife will be princess, and with Charlotte's jewels out of the question, Grace would want her future daughter in law to have something I'd assume.

 

[MRSJ]

She may have got a few personal pieces, or the broach may have been given to Charlotte by her Uncle for all we know. But the likelyhood if Caroline had all her grandmother's jewels, is Grace would leave hers to her son and other daughter. Albert's wife will be princess, and with Charlotte's jewels out of the question, Grace would want her future daughter in law to have something I'd assume.

So.... we are assuming Caroline doesn't have any of Graces personal jewels and they are all to Albert or do we actually know this is true/has been reported?

 

[branchg]

Grace left her jewels to Caroline, not Stephanie. Rainier inherited all of Charlotte's jewels and those also ended up with Caroline after Grace's death.

Stephanie has no interest in jewels, so Caroline has worn them. I'm sure Charlene will have plenty of new jewels to wear as Albert is a billionaire who can afford to buy her all the jewels she wants.

 

[melissaadrian]

Grace left her jewels to Caroline, not Stephanie. Rainier inherited all of Charlotte's jewels and those also ended up with Caroline after Grace's death.

Stephanie has no interest in jewels, so Caroline has worn them. I'm sure Charlene will have plenty of new jewels to wear as Albert is a billionaire who can afford to buy her all the jewels she wants.

Okay so where is the proof? I assume you have seen a will. I have seen numerous sources that said Caroline was given Charlotte's jewels directly by her grandmother. Just because Stephanie doesn't wear any of them, doesn't mean she may not have inherited some pieces from her mother. And it would be surprising if all of the tiaras from Charlotte went to Caroline, if Grace didn't leave a few to her son for his future bride.

But if not, then it is just following pattern. The jewels of the former princess left to another family member, Charlotte to Caroline either direct or indirectly as you believe, and Grace to Caroline as you assume. So as Rainier had to provide all Grace's jewels, other than those which were gifts, Albert will have to buy new ones for his bride. I guess it could be a Monaco tradition.

 

[FanofMonaco]

I read somewhere where PR left Charlotte, PG's engagement ring and one of her tiaras. Has anyone read anything about this?

 

[RubyPrincess168]

I have a feeling that I have seen a picture of Caroline wearing the cameo - but I can't remember where. Does anyone know? It's wonderful to get a glimpse of it again.

I saw a picture of Caroline wearing the cameo brooch in a Majesty Magazine article about Caroline's 50th birthday. I believe the photo was taken during the Queen's state visit to Germany sometime in the 2000s. She was wearing a brown long-sleeved gown that buttoned bown the front and had a belt.

 

[MRSJ]

Okay so where is the proof? I assume you have seen a will. I have seen numerous sources that said Caroline was given Charlotte's jewels directly by her grandmother. Just because Stephanie doesn't wear any of them, doesn't mean she may not have inherited some pieces from her mother. And it would be surprising if all of the tiaras from Charlotte went to Caroline, if Grace didn't leave a few to her son for his future bride.

But if not, then it is just following pattern. The jewels of the former princess left to another family member, Charlotte to Caroline either direct or indirectly as you believe, and Grace to Caroline as you assume. So as Rainier had to provide all Grace's jewels, other than those which were gifts, Albert will have to buy new ones for his bride. I guess it could be a Monaco tradition.

But you also offer no 'proof' that Caroline was not left Grace's jewels- if they belong to the crown sure they'd pass to PA and his wife but I am sure Grace had some personal pieces ..... and why wouldn't Caroline share her pieces with her siblings and daughter? I am just saying it's possible and we don't really know for sure, obviously people have read different things about it

 

[Elly C]

I saw a picture of Caroline wearing the cameo brooch in a Majesty Magazine article about Caroline's 50th birthday. I believe the photo was taken during the Queen's state visit to Germany sometime in the 2000s. She was wearing a brown long-sleeved gown that buttoned bown the front and had a belt.

Thank you for this information RubyPrincess - I can picture the dress you describe & will go & have a search to find it!

 

[cdm]

Grace and her daughters with the same rubies (from Caroline's thread)

This earrings belong to the late Princess Grace, but Caro wear then and so does Stef, funny the two sister shere the same jewelry

Pic (Rex,Point de Vue,Hola)


Caroline: Red Cross Ball 1998, Stephanie: Red Cross Ball 1995