Russian Imperial and Noble Jewels

[Kitty1224]

It remains me Kisa Vorobyaninov and Ostap Bender with their obsession to find Vorobyaninov's jewelry, hidden from the Bolsheviks in one of the twelve chairs from the family’s dining room set. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Chairs

It's not an obsession. I'm just saying the truth is a lot is hidden.

 

[Kitty1224]

Everyone has the right on his/her own fairytale. For so far the evidence for the contrary has been so shockingly overwhelming, documented with so many photos, inventories, records. Every ruble which was "earned" by this systematic looting went to the State, every snippet can be traced in the archives.

For your theory that there still is a lot hidden you have no proof except wishful thinking. The unbelievable campaign to destroy all what was valuable is described in several books:

History's Greatest Heist (picture)
The looting of Russia by the Bolsheviks
Sean McMeekin

Treasures Into Tractors (picture)
The selling of Russia's Cultural Heritage
Anne Odom and Wendy R. Salmond

The Selling Of Russia (picture)
Soviet trade in nationalized art
Natalya Semyonova and Nicolas V. Iljine

and -the saddest-

Former People (picture)
The final days of the Russian aristocracy
Douglas Smith

It isn't wishful thinking. Time and time again history has a way of mixing things up.

 

[duke of poliganc]

Princess Leonida Bagration of Mukhrani with her daughter Maria Vladimirovna
at the reception on the eve of the wedding of Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo wearing some impressive jewellery .

 

[Kitty1224]

At the end of the day, I still believe a lot of Romanov and their relatives jewels are still hidden and missing.

 

[JR76]

Princess Leonida Bagration of Mukhrani with her daughter Maria Vladimirovna
at the reception on the eve of the wedding of Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo wearing some impressive jewellery .

Is that Karl von Habsburg behind them?

 

[duke of poliganc]

yes , that's Karl von Habsburg .

 

[IloveCP]

The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Tiara Thursday: The Russian Nuptial Tiara

An amazing and stunning tiara. Love that stone.

 

[IloveCP]

The Vladimir Fringe Tiara | The Court Jeweller

I love this tiara. It’s incredible and majestic.

 

[Kitty1224]

They had the best jewels of any royal houses.

 

[IloveCP]

Grand Duchess Ella's Emerald Kokoshnik | The Court Jeweller

An incredibly stunning and majestic tiara. It is amazing.

 

[IloveCP]

Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna's Fringe Tiara | The Court Jeweller

I love this tiara. It is stunningly beautiful and regal.

 

[IloveCP]

The Imperial Crown of Russia | The Court Jeweller

An amazingly regal crown.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The crown is both magnificent and haunting ,given that it last adorned Nicholas II .

Refreshing to discover its still in one piece and wasn't sold off.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Empress Catherine II of Russia as Minerva Cameo
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/600059669

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna's mother-in-law, Duchess Eugenie of Oldenburg gave her a ruby-encrusted tiara that had been owned by Empress Josephine of France. What became of Olga's tiara?

 

[Marc23]

Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna's mother-in-law, Duchess Eugenie of Oldenburg gave her a ruby-encrusted tiara that had been owned by Empress Josephine of France. What became of Olga's tiara?

Any pic of this tiara?

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Any pic of this tiara?

Empress Josephine's Ruby Tiara
http://www.crownmasters.com/products/empress-josephine-royal-versailles-tiara-ruby

 

[Marc23]

Empress Josephine's Ruby Tiara
http://www.crownmasters.com/products/empress-josephine-royal-versailles-tiara-ruby

Thank you for the picture.

Have we seen Olga or maybe Eugenie of Oldenburg wearing it? It would be interesting to see that. Or have there been any proof of an auction sale maybe?

 

[Tilia C.]

Empress Josephine's Ruby Tiara
http://www.crownmasters.com/products/empress-josephine-royal-versailles-tiara-ruby

Well, that's not Empress Josephine's tiara, but just a merchandise 'inspired' by her ruby tiara. The fake tiara doesn't look like an imperial jewel from the early 19th century, but rather like a much smaller and greatly simplified version. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the 'real' ruby tiara.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Diamond necklaces and the Sky Blue Diamond ring

 

[Marc23]

Wedding tiara of Princess Kristine Bagration-Moukhransky:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cf1gWXRpkzY/hqdefault.jpg

https://www.georgianjournal.ge/pictures/image19/c3e3922ef2b5dadfd47c4d5838746873.jpg

http://bijoussimo.b.i.pic.centerblog.net/kristine-jewels.jpg

She is wife of Prince Juan Bagration. Does anyone know the provenance of this tiara? It could be either Georgian, German of Spanish based on his nearest ancestors.

 

[Tiara Mania]

The Albion Art Institute has posted about the Russian Aquamarine Kokoshnik on Instagram which I assume means it's part of their collection now.

Instagram - Albion Art Institute

The caption reads,
"Imperial Russian Diamond and Aquamarine Tiara by Koch - Circa 1910

Provenance: Russian Imperial Collection

Materials: #Aquamarine #Diamond #Platinum #Gold

Country: Germany

Size: L100mm W140mm H50mm

Albion Art Jewellery Institute"

The information that the tiara was made by Koch is new to me but maybe I just missed it before.

 

[ppetrica]

Hermitage Amsterdam tiara

On RJWMB there was a short discussion about a tiara exhibited among other jewelry items in Hermitage Amsterdam:


https://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/1568748516.html


I also found this link with a tiara that looks almost identical:


https://www.gazette-drouot.com/lots/2137410


Does anyone have some more info?
Are these tiaras the same?
Is it russian?

 

[Marc23]

Hello, I am currently reading the book about Princess Helena Petrovna of Russia:

https://www.livelib.ru/book/1002711921-krasnye-maki-dlya-knyagini-galina-shevtsova?es=881807

I found that in the book that upon her marriage to Prince of Imperial blood, neither she nor Princess Tatiana Konstantiovna were allowed to wear Russian Crown jewels that were only reserved for weddings of Grand Dukes and Grand Duchesses.

Princess Helena's marriage was the first marriage of Prince of Imperial blood(with royal Princess) and Grand Duke Konstantin asked, through court secretary Count Henrikov, Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra for an answer about what kind of jewels will the bride wear and got the answer that "Crown jewels" were only reserved for weddings of Grand Dukes and Grand Duchesses. What is interesting is that Empress Maria Feodorovna(Dagmar) disagreed with their decision and thought that Crown Jewels should be worn by every member of the family that contracts allowed(don't know if this means equal) marriage, as she was very pro marriage between Princess Tatiana and Prince Bagration when most of the Imperial family were against.

Anyway, Helena was presented with a Faberge tiara of brilliants and pearls from Emperor and the Empress, costing 10.300 rubles. She also got a diamond necklace from her husband Prince Ioann, which could be converted and worn as a second tiara. There is only one picture of Helena wearing a tiara:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Elena2.jpg

Don't know about the date of this picture which could tell as if these jewels were worn by Helana as Serbian or Russian Princess. Here are few pictures of her mother Princess Zorka of Montenegro wearing similar tiara with floral motifs, but pictures are bad and can't be seen clearly enough:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/0a/e1/d60ae14745f678fa853559f394d3667f.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a7/32/c0/a732c0ef61354753329d931861380a51.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/p...rcHoKCO6f2HcQDNr0_bgMSDk=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/40/e2/6f/40e26fc25b87c4e4b6c8e60b934bdeb9.jpg


This tiara seems to me like it was made from diamonds and pearls. Now, reading this book, regarding of the date, this tiara could be either her late mother's tiara of tiara/necklace she got from he husband. She was also presented with the order of Saint Catherine by their Majesties, but as I can't see clearly.

Regarding Princess Tatiana Konstantivovna of Russia and her marriage to Prince Konstantin Bagration-Mukhransky, she also got a Faberge tiara as a wedding present from Their Majesties, but this tiara was cheaper then the tiara made for Princess Helena Petrovna and costed 9.650 rubles.

This is Tatiana wearing this tiara:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...Princess_Tatiana_Constantinovna_of_Russia.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...Princess_Tatiana_Constantinovna_of_Russia.jpg

As almost nothing is known about jewels of these two Imperial ladies here is some little clue. If you have some thoughts, please share pictures, facts and thoughts in other jewel forums(Royal Jewels of the World Message Board), as I don't have access :-(

 

[Marc23]

Small picture of Princess Catherine Ivanovna of Russia, daughter of the above mentioned Princess Helena Petrovna wearing a tiara:

https://sun9-4.userapi.com/jL84xv0bUYzx9iGFpw_sUSa_SnEb9clTQKQvJg/3upFs0FPbcY.jpg

Does anyone know anything about this jewel? Is it a Russian heirloom or maybe heirloom of the Marchese Farace di Villaforesta whom she married?

 

[lucien]

On RJWMB there was a short discussion about a tiara exhibited among other jewelry items in Hermitage Amsterdam:


https://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/1568748516.html


I also found this link with a tiara that looks almost identical:


https://www.gazette-drouot.com/lots/2137410


Does anyone have some more info?
Are these tiaras the same?
Is it russian?

No they are not the same,but yes,it is Russian!
Very delicate,I ve seen it many times during the exhibition.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

The band esclave of Empress Catherine II
http://i.pinimg.com/originals/0a/bb/96/0abb96e4c2999ea98a44681e26cb0413.jpg.

 

[Marengo]

An interesting blog post by Prince Michael of Greece. He suspects that jewels of the last emperor and empress of Russia are stored in the basement of Windsor Castle:

THE TZAR’S TREASURE - Michael of Greece

 

[Marc23]

Chaumet tiara for the upcoming Imperial wedding:

https://eurohistoryjournal.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-chaumet-lacis-tiara-for-russian.html

Waiting for October.

 

[Marc23]

More about the tiara:

Royal Musings: Victoria Romanova Bettarini chooses her wedding tiara

The wedding is going to be held in October and celebrating one of the Palaces of Sankt Peterburg.