Hannelore
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Her name's Eléonore, not Eleanor.
Lovely. Yes, it could be put to good use by either of Mathilde or Mary for their children.Fine diamond tiara, circa 1910 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>The openwork <em>kokoshnik</em>-style tiara of neoclassical design featuring a meander motif and laurel leaves, <em>millegrain-</em>set throughout with circular- and single-cut diamonds, <em>inner circumference approximately 240mm, unsigned.</em></p>www.sothebys.com
This one is very beautiful. I can imagine it on Eleanore. BTW much more reasonable price as well.
Agreed. The tiara could be altered to have the opal toppers removable, and possibly replaced with pearls to create a really versatile tiara.Opal and diamond tiara, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Designed as a series of acanthus leaves alternating with scrolls surmounting an openwork ribbon, set throughout with old cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, topped by earlier, detachable cabochon opals in rose diamond borders, <em>inner circumference...www.sothebys.com
Another one from same auction. Quite sure the opal toppers are later additions and they don't look well. Let go of them it could be much better. And the toppers can be remade as some earrings or necklace. The Belgians should consider it
Btw also from same auction, another sets on opal pendants, really delicious.
Suite of opal and diamond pendants, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Comprising nine graduated pendants, each set with a pear-shaped cabochon opal within a border of circular-cut diamonds, <em>fitted case stamped Eduard Foehr Stuttgart.</em></p>www.sothebys.com
Love this idea! Opals are "difficult" stones but IA's brunette hair definitely can let them shine.The opal pendants would also suit the "Queen Maud diamond tiara" in Norway perfectly. But they hate classical jewellery, so would never buy.
You scared me there for a moment I know the Swedish Royal Court operates on a small budget at the moment, but i thought now they have gone totally mad if they are auctioning off the Leuchtenberg SapphiresMaybe the opals could be a second set of toppers for the Leuchtenberg Sapphire, just similar to the original pearl version on Queen Josephine.
Duchess of Leuchtenberg's Sapphire Parure Tiara
encyclopedia of royal and historic tiaraswww.tiara-mania.com
Great ideas!The opal pendants would also suit the "Queen Maud diamond tiara" in Norway perfectly. But they hate classical jewellery, so would never buy.
Other items in the sale that I thought were quite nice and ones that Mathilde and Mary could both buy:Agreed. The tiara could be altered to have the opal toppers removable, and possibly replaced with pearls to create a really versatile tiara.
Suite of opal and diamond pendants, circa 1900 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Comprising nine graduated pendants, each set with a pear-shaped cabochon opal within a border of circular-cut diamonds, <em>fitted case stamped Eduard Foehr Stuttgart.</em></p>
www.sothebys.com
The opal pendant suite is a useful addition as well, and could be a attached to a "minor" collet collier to create a wonderful necklace. Victoria could put it to good use, the opal and diamond elements would match well with the large opal brooch she wore last year.
Queen Mathide or her 2 daughters always come to mind when I see these auctions!Great ideas!
Another thought would be for Queen Aziza of Malaysia to buy it for the Lozenge Tiara, that may well have been Queen Mary's Lozenge Tiara (see conversation on the Princess Margaret jewellery thread)
Other items in the sale that I thought were quite nice and ones that Mathilde and Mary could both buy:
1) Emerald broochL Emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1930 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
2) Opal brooches:
Opal and diamond brooch/pendant, circa 1860 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Set with an oval cabochon opal within a border of rose diamonds, suspending a detachable pendant similarly set, <em>fitted case.</em></p>www.sothebys.com
Attractive pair of opal and diamond brooches, circa 1861 and later | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Each collet-set with a cabochon opal within a border of old cushion-shaped diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, <em>unsigned, fitted case stamped Köchert.</em></p>www.sothebys.com
3) Pink sapphire & diamond brooch: Pink sapphire and diamond brooch, circa 1910 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
4) Diamond brooches
Diamond brooch, circa 1860 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Designed as a floral and foliate spray set with old cushion-shaped diamonds, accented by rose diamonds, supporting a fringe of articulated <em>pampilles</em>, <em>one diamond deficient. </em></p>www.sothebys.com
Pair of diamond brooches, mid-19th century | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
<p>Each designed as a floral and foliate spray set throughout with old cushion-shaped diamonds,<em> pin deficient on one brooch.</em></p>www.sothebys.com
5) Sapphire & diamond brooch: Sapphire and diamond brooch, circa 1890 | Royal & Noble Jewels | 2024 | Sotheby's
Mathilde to her credit seems to be doing her very best to restore the empty Belgian jewel chest after many years of neglect.I hope that both Mathilde and Mary focus more on necklace preferably those which can be converted to tiaras more than earrings and brooches!
Yes indeed and I appreciate her for that but now am just hoping for more necklaces/tiaras.Mathilde to her credit seems to be doing her very best to restore the empty Belgian jewel chest after many years of neglect.
Yes Mathilde seems to building up a majestic brooch collection!Yes indeed and I appreciate her for that but now am just hoping for more necklaces/tiaras.
If she keeps going for brooches at this base in 30 years could compete which the British brooches collection
My guess is she is going for brooches is that they are usually not so expensive. But to come to compete with the british collection it would take 50+ years as thy have several hundreds and she has now bought 4 or 5Yes indeed and I appreciate her for that but now am just hoping for more necklaces/tiaras.
If she keeps going for brooches at this base in 30 years could compete which the British brooches collection
It's gorgeous, and substantial enough to be used as hair accessory when the dress code is too casual for tiaras.I can see definitely see Queen Mathlide wearing the Art deco panel brooch!
A FRENCH LATE ART DECO DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH
Also, Princess Isabella of Denmark who turns 18 in April 2025.There are some really beautiful tiaras up for auction at Sotheby’s next week and the 2 that caught my eye would make wonderful stater tiaras for Leonor/Sofia or Eleonore of Belgium.
Seven Spectacular Royal Tiaras For Sale at Sotheby's Next Week
I think she has already a similar oneI can see definitely see Queen Mathlide wearing the Art deco panel brooch!
A FRENCH LATE ART DECO DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH
Great find. I don't think it works well as a tiara with contemporary hair styles, but it works as a necklace. And perhaps, it could be altered to work as a tiara by reducing its overall height.Anyone who knows anyone in the courts of Belgium or Denmark please pass them this link immediately especially Belgium that would be a great addition to their collection
Also the price is very reasonable for a necklace/tiara and earrings
The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE Geneva Monday, November 11, 2024 | Phillips
View Sapphire and diamond tiara/necklace combination and a pair of earrings, circa 1910, sold at The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE on Geneva Auction 11 November 2024. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price.www.phillips.com
That was my same thought but just by spacing the two branches away a little bit and lowering them it would look perfect, it would take a jeweler less than an hour to do so!Great find. I don't think it works well as a tiara with contemporary hair styles, but it works as a necklace. And perhaps, it could be altered to work as a tiara by reducing its overall height.
But I think they do publish the pieces in their catalogs even if the royals showed interest in those pieces as those purchased by Mathilde and Mary were already published in the catalogs before they did purchase them!No need to pass the link to our Royal House. All the Royal Auction Houses are sending their items to sell to the Royals before the list is published. Queens Mathilde and Mary bought jewels before the bids are starting.
I agree about the tiara and how it would look great with just minor adjustments! I think Queen Mary could use Sapphire suite with a tiara and earrings, etc. I know that QMII has the sapphire necklace, earrings, etc. but I am not sure if those are part of the trust or her personal property.That was my same thought but just by spacing the two branches away a little bit and lowering them it would look perfect, it would take a jeweler less than an hour to do so!
Queen Margarethe's sapphire demi-parure is owned privately by her.I agree about the tiara and how it would look great with just minor adjustments! I think Queen Mary could use Sapphire suite with a tiara and earrings, etc. I know that QMII has the sapphire necklace, earrings, etc. but I am not sure if those are part of the trust or her personal property.
*Infinite cries* it's such a beautiful necklace! So regal.This rather beautiful Pearl and Diamond Necklace is on sale today at Philips Geneva Jewel Sale this week]
This is one I'd love to see on Queen Mathilde
Phillips Geneva Jewels | 11 November 2024
Its magnificent and would make a nice Christmas present for Mathilde*Infinite cries* it's such a beautiful necklace! So regal.