There is nothing interesting in this article, I have read it. The granddaughter probably "inherited" stuff no one wanted, just fake stuff. No mention of anything else. In the pictures too, nothing interesting. Looks like stuff "everyone" can collect in these days.
There wasn’t really any details about anything except the neck cross Birgitta often wore, and a hip chain with some sapphire and aquamarine stones in a gold link, and some glass pearls (probably fake) that Birgitta used as bedroom-decoration…Expressen has a paywall article about princess Birgitta's jewellery:
Carolina's finds in Princess Birgitta's home
When Princess Birgitta died, she left behind a large collection of jewelry. It has now been inherited by her granddaughter Carolina zu Ortenburg, 28.
When she cleaned out her grandmother's apartment, she made a decision:
“I really think she would have loved this,” says Carolina.
Carolinas fynd i prinsessan Birgittas lägenhet
När prinsessan Birgitta dog lämnade hon efter sig en stor samling smycken. Den har barnbarnet Carolina av Ortenburg, 28, nu fått ärva. När hon städade ut sin mormors lägenhet på Mallorca tog hon ett beslut: – Jag tror verkligen att hon hade älskat det här, säger Carolina.www.expressen.se
Hopefully other medias quote this article, it would be interesting to know if it has information about the jewellery princess Birgitta has inherited from her parents.
www.auktionsverket.com
Here i really really really wish the Swedish Royal Family should step in ! This is a part of our cultural history that should be saved !At Stockholms Auktionsverk's "The Curated Classics & Fine Jewellery Sale" auction on December 10:
Queen Josefina of Leuchtenberg's earrings, A pair of gold and natural pearl and diamond pendant earrings, 1810/20s.
Provenance:
Collection of Josefina de Beauharnais, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, Queen of Sweden and Norway (1807-1876). By inheritance from her mother Princess Augusta Amalia of Bavaria (1788-1856), Duchess of Leuchtenberg, who probably received the earrings as a gift from her mother-in-law, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of France (1763-1814). After that, by inheritance to the current owner.
About history:
The earrings were part of a suite that consisted of the earrings and a necklace with natural pearls and diamonds. The necklace was composed of two rows of pearls with seven removable drops, each with pearl hats framed with diamonds. The necklace was later sold at Sotheby's in Hong Kong in 2021.
QUEEN JOSEFINA OF LEUCHTENBERG’S EARRINGS, A pair of gold and natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, 1810/20s.
Each set with two antique and rose cut diamonds, approx. 0.10 ct, natural pearls, approx. 5.2×5.6 mm. Suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl, approx. 12.5×15 mm. H about 45 mm. Weight about 9.5 grams. PROVENANCE: Collection of Josefina de Beauharnais, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, Queen of Sweden and...
And who us the current owner?At Stockholms Auktionsverk's "The Curated Classics & Fine Jewellery Sale" auction on December 10:
Queen Josefina of Leuchtenberg's earrings, A pair of gold and natural pearl and diamond pendant earrings, 1810/20s.
Provenance:
Collection of Josefina de Beauharnais, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, Queen of Sweden and Norway (1807-1876). By inheritance from her mother Princess Augusta Amalia of Bavaria (1788-1856), Duchess of Leuchtenberg, who probably received the earrings as a gift from her mother-in-law, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of France (1763-1814). After that, by inheritance to the current owner.
About history:
The earrings were part of a suite that consisted of the earrings and a necklace with natural pearls and diamonds. The necklace was composed of two rows of pearls with seven removable drops, each with pearl hats framed with diamonds. The necklace was later sold at Sotheby's in Hong Kong in 2021.
QUEEN JOSEFINA OF LEUCHTENBERG’S EARRINGS, A pair of gold and natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, 1810/20s.
Each set with two antique and rose cut diamonds, approx. 0.10 ct, natural pearls, approx. 5.2×5.6 mm. Suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl, approx. 12.5×15 mm. H about 45 mm. Weight about 9.5 grams. PROVENANCE: Collection of Josefina de Beauharnais, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, Queen of Sweden and...
Its such a shame as the Queen Josefina of Leuchtenberg's earrings are both historic and beautiful1Here i really really really wish the Swedish Royal Family should step in ! This is a part of our cultural history that should be saved !
But the earrings will probably dissapear abroad, just like the necklace did i’m afraid
She is wearing a portrait brooch of King Karl XIV Johan.
