Jewels for sale: Worthy additions to royal collections, Part 2

[An Ard Ri]

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara For Sale at 1stDibs | tiara for sale, tiaras, tiara expensive

Which royal lady could pull this tiara off?

The Price tag is on the higher side ,Princess Charlene of Monaco could do with a proper tiara and hopefully we will see HSH wearing one!

 

[muriel]

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg

Stephanie would do a good job with the tiara. But, ignoring the silly price, it is a good one, IMO, for Mary to buy for the next Crown Princess.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Stephanie would do a good job with the tiara. But, ignoring the silly price, it is a good one, IMO, for Mary to buy for the next Crown Princess.

Its a really beautiful tiara and a shame about the price!

 

[doro]

What royal lady would purchase this delicated diamond tiara?

Diamond Tiara on Auction in Hong Kong

A striking Victorian Diamond Tiara is going on Auction in the Christie’s ‘Jewels Online: The Hong Kong Edit’ Sale in Hong Kong next week: #RoyalJewelsatAuction

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[muriel]

What royal lady would purchase this delicated diamond tiara?

Diamond Tiara on Auction in Hong Kong

A striking Victorian Diamond Tiara is going on Auction in the Christie’s ‘Jewels Online: The Hong Kong Edit’ Sale in Hong Kong next week: #RoyalJewelsatAuction

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DIAMOND TIARA

Round, old and single-cut diamonds, red Garrard & Co. fitted caseDimension/Size: approximately 44.5 to 57.5 cm inner circumferenceGross weight: 56.3 grams

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Lovely old tiara indeed. As often the case with these suggestions, the tiara would be a good buy for either Mathilde or Mary, with a view for use by their daughters or daughters-in-law in the years ahead.

 

[An Ard Ri]

DIAMOND TIARA

Round, old and single-cut diamonds, red Garrard & Co. fitted caseDimension/Size: approximately 44.5 to 57.5 cm inner circumferenceGross weight: 56.3 grams

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Lovely old tiara indeed. As often the case with these suggestions, the tiara would be a good buy for either Mathilde or Mary, with a view for use by their daughters or daughters-in-law in the years ahead.

Would be a very nice starter tiara for Isabella or Eleonore .

 

[muriel]

Would be a very nice starter tiara for Isabella or Eleonore .
The price tag sadly is a tad on the hefty side.

Is it? Estimated at HKD 180-200,000 or £18-20,000, I don't think it is very much money. Add on commission, it is still a reasonable some of money for a piece that will be a useful addition.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Is it? Estimated at HKD 180-200,000 or £18 - 20,000, I don't think it is very much money. Add on commission, it is still a reasonable some of money for a piece that will be a useful addition.

Apologies I just looked briefly at the price and hadn't spotted that it wasn't in Pounds or Euro's

 

[MsJulie]

Starting bid in US dollars is 23,167.17.
Estimate bid in US dollars is 36,038.29.

 

[muriel]

Substantial sapphire and diamond necklace that Mathilde could put to good use:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/fine-jewels-pf2510/collier-saphirs-et-diamants-sapphire-and-diamond?locale=en

Ruby & diamond necklace that Victoria or Mathilde could use. The necklace could probably be put on a frame to use as a light tiara as well:

Collier rubis et diamants | Ruby and diamond necklace | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Formant une guirlande à décor végétal sertie de rubis tailles ovale et coussin, et sertie millegrain de diamants tailles ancienne et rose, sur une chaîne en or ponctuée de diamants de taille similaire, <em>circonférence intérieure 450 mm environ, poinçon français d'import pour l'or 14K...

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Lovely diamond brooch. Could also be used in a choker style necklace: Broche diamants | Diamond brooch | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Substantial pearl and diamond necklace and bracelet:

Demi-parure perles de culture et diamant | Cultured pearl and diamond demi-parure | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Comprenant un collier et un bracelet composé de plusieurs rangs de perles de culture, ornés de motifs floraux entièrement sertis de diamants taille brillant, <em>le collier pouvant être raccourci, longueurs 360, 200 et 170 mm environ, poinçons français d'import pour l'or 18K (750°/00) et l'or...

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Pearl and diamond necklace, that either of Victoria, Mary or Mathilde could use:

Collier diamant et perle fine | Diamond and natural pearl necklace | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Centré d'un motif à décor floral et d'enroulements, entièrement serti de diamants tailles ancienne, coussin, poire et rose, retenant une perle fine en forme de goutte, sur une chaîne composée de motifs en forme de croissants sertis de diamants tailles 8/8 et brillant, <em>longueur 460 mm...

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Substantial emerald ring:

Bague émeraude et diamants | Emerald and diamond ring | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Ornée d'une émeraude taille coussin rectangulaire dans un entourage de diamants taille 8/8,<em> tour de doigt 50, poinçon français pour le platine (950°/00), poids brut 6.01 g.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Accompagnée d'un certificat gemmologique.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Set with a rectangular...

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Diamond bracelet:

Bracelet diamant | Diamond bracelet | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>De forme bombée, entièrement serti de diamants tailles brillant, 8/8 et baguette,<em> circonférence intérieure 150 mm, poinçon français d'import pour le platine (850°/00), poids brut 106.52 g, vers 1950.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Of <em>bombé</em> design, set throughout with brilliant-...

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Sapphire and diamond brooch:

Broche saphir et diamant | Sapphire and diamond brooch | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Formant un ruban stylisé orné de saphirs baguette et réhaussée de diamants tailles brillant et carrée, <em>dimensions 80 x 30 mm, poinçons français pour le platine (950°/00) et l'or 18K (750°/00), poids brut 23.99 g.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Designed as a stylized ribbon set with baguette...

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Ruby and diamond necklace:

Collier rubis et diamants | Ruby and diamond necklace | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Formant un rang de rubis taille carrée, réhaussés de part et d'autre de diamants taille brillant,<em> longueur 430 mm, poinçon français d'import pour l'or 18K (750°/00), poids brut 101.28 g.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Designed as a row of carré-cut rubies framed with brilliant-cut diamonds...

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Sapphire & diamond pendant earrings:

Paire de pendants d'oreille saphirs et diamants | Pair of sapphire and diamond pendent earrings | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Formant des girandoles, chacun orné de sept cabochons saphirs de forme ovale, dans un entourage de diamants taille brillant, <em>longueur 55 mm environ, poinçons français d'import pour l'or 14K (585°/00) et 18K (750°/00), poids brut total 41.19 g.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Accompagnée d'un...

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Pair of diamond brooches:

Paire de broches diamants | Pair of diamond brooches | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

<p>Chacune à décor d'enroulements, serties de diamants tailles ancienne et baguette,<em> dimensions 50 x 30 mm, dispense de poinçonnage pour le platine (850°/00), poinçons français d'import pour l'or 18K (750°/00), poids brut total 35.43 g, transformations.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Each of scroll...

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[An Ard Ri]

Lovely sapphire and diamond necklace that Mathilde could put to good use:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/fine-jewels-pf2510/collier-saphirs-et-diamants-sapphire-and-diamond?locale=en

Beautiful and could also work nicely as an additional tiara.

 

[muriel]

Beautiful and could also work nicely as an additional tiara.

Quite right, it could potentially be put on a tiara frame.

 

[muriel]

Some more pieces:

Emerald & diamond brooch

Bonhams : EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH

Calibré and mixed-cut emeralds Brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 1.00ct total Lengths: brooch 4.9cm, pendant 6.4cm (detachable diamond surmount) Weight approx. 20.0g

www.bonhams.com

Aquamarine bow brooch

Bonhams : AQUAMARINE BOW BROOCH,

Bicoloured Step-cut aquamarine, very approx. 5.40cts Length 4.1 x 6.9cm Weight approx. 11.0g

www.bonhams.com

Amethyst necklace and earrings:

Bonhams : AMETHYST BEAD NECKLACE AND EARRINGS

Amethyst beads Lengths: 3.0cm earrings, shortest strand very approx. 46.0cm Weight approx. 172.0g

www.bonhams.com

 

[An Ard Ri]

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There are some wonderful pieces in the Christie’s Jewels Online April 2nd Sale in NYC
Important Jewels from a Distinguished Family Collection
Christie’s Jewels Online | 2 April 2025

 

[muriel]

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There are some wonderful pieces in the Christie’s Jewels Online April 2nd Sale in NYC
Important Jewels from a Distinguished Family Collection
Christie’s Jewels Online | 2 April 2025

Plenty there for Mathilde to shop from. I especially liked the antique diamond necklaces, the emerald & diamond earrings, and the very similar ruby & diamond earrings. All of these are pieces that could be put to good use in the Belgian collection. Frankly, even Victoria of Sweden could use all of these pieces well.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Plenty there for Mathilde to shop from. I especially liked the antique diamond necklaces, the emerald & diamond earrings, and the very similar ruby & diamond earrings. All of these are pieces that could be put to good use in the Belgian collection. Frankly, even Victoria of Sweden could use all of these pieces well.

The pendant here could be used as a brooch too!
EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Minus the Pendant this one would be a lovely addition for Mathilde ,the pendant would be nicer as a brooch too.
DAVID WEBB CARVED MULTI-GEM SAUTOIR NECKLACE

 

[muriel]

The pendant here could be used as a brooch too!
EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Indeed.

Some particular pieces I wanted to highlight:

1) I think these diamond earrings would work well for Mary or Victoria: TRABERT & HOEFFER MAUBOUSSIN DIAMOND EARRINGS

2) For Victoria: ANTIQUE EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

3) Diamond Fringe necklace for Mathilde, Mary or Victoria: ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

4) Sapphire torsade necklace: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND TORSADE NECKLACE

5) Tutti-Frutti demi-parure: SUITE OF RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND JEWELRY

6) Art deco ruby & diamond bracelet: ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET

7) Antique diamond necklace: ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

 

[An Ard Ri]

Indeed.

Some particular pieces I wanted to highlight:

1) I think these diamond earrings would work well for Mary or Victoria: TRABERT & HOEFFER MAUBOUSSIN DIAMOND EARRINGS

2) For Victoria: ANTIQUE EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

3) Diamond Fringe necklace for Mathilde, Mary or Victoria: ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

4) Sapphire torsade necklace: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND TORSADE NECKLACE

5) Tutti-Frutti demi-parure: SUITE OF RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND JEWELRY

6) Art deco ruby & diamond bracelet: ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET

7) Antique diamond necklace: ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

Queen Mathilde : The Art deco ruby & diamond bracelet: ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET

 

[muriel]

Queen Mathilde : The Art deco ruby & diamond bracelet: ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET

If I am not mistaken, Mathilde already has a ruby bracelet from Fabiola. Would love for Victoria to use something like this.

 

[An Ard Ri]

If I am not mistaken, Mathilde already has a ruby bracelet from Fabiola.

I had forgotten about queen Fabiola's ruby bracelet
Queen Fabiola’s Ruby Bracelet

 

[prince.of.preslav]

Indeed.

Some particular pieces I wanted to highlight:

1) I think these diamond earrings would work well for Mary or Victoria: TRABERT & HOEFFER MAUBOUSSIN DIAMOND EARRINGS

2) For Victoria: ANTIQUE EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

3) Diamond Fringe necklace for Mathilde, Mary or Victoria: ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

4) Sapphire torsade necklace: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND TORSADE NECKLACE

5) Tutti-Frutti demi-parure: SUITE OF RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND JEWELRY

6) Art deco ruby & diamond bracelet: ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET

7) Antique diamond necklace: ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

The last two lots would be especially fitting for Queen Mathilde!
With a few minor adjustments the bracelet bax be converted into a bandeau or choker. The necklace, on the other hand, can be turned into a simple collet necklace and large corsage brooch, while maintaining the ability to wear them as a single piece.
Both very affordable, too!

 

[An Ard Ri]

The last two lots would be especially fitting for Queen Mathilde!
With a few minor adjustments the bracelet bax be converted into a bandeau or choker. The necklace, on the other hand, can be turned into a simple collet necklace and large corsage brooch, while maintaining the ability to wear them as a single piece.
Both very affordable, too!

2 Excellent choices for Mathilde and money well spent too!

 

[muriel]

The last two lots would be especially fitting for Queen Mathilde!
With a few minor adjustments the bracelet bax be converted into a bandeau or choker. The necklace, on the other hand, can be turned into a simple collet necklace and large corsage brooch, while maintaining the ability to wear them as a single piece.
Both very affordable, too!

I think the ruby and diamond bracelet is lovely as it is. IMO, it is too small to be made into a choker or a bandeau.

 

[prince.of.preslav]

I think the ruby and diamond bracelet is lovely as it is. IMO, it is too small to be made into a choker or a bandeau.

It's not much smaller in terms of height than the bandeau of the Nine Provinces tiara or the Chaumet choker in the Luxembourgish collection. Certainly not a whooper, but a lovely gem-packed and versatile jewel.

 

[Prinsara]

I’d love these on Leonor (she seems to like rubies): ANTIQUE RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

And these on Ingrid Alexandra: DIAMOND EARRINGS, MOUNTED BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

…but of course neither of them particularly needs anything.

 

[doro]

And these?

ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

Round, single old-cut diamonds, 18k white gold (French Marks), circa 1890, maker's mark, please note the necklace is detachable and one section may be worn as a braceletDiamonds: approximately 153 round, single and old-cut with an approximate total weight of 14.90 - 15.90 caratsSize/Dimensions...

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RAYMOND YARD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Oval mixed-cut sapphire of 8.85 carats, marquise and variously-shaped sapphires, round and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, signed YardAGL, 2025, report no. 1145994: 8.85 carats, Ceylon, no evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: noneDiamonds: 2 largest round with an approximate total weight of...

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DIAMOND NECKLACE

Pear, marquise, and round diamonds, platinum and white goldDiamonds: approximately 171 pear, marquise and round with an approximate total weight of 28.00 - 32.00 caratsSize/Dimensions: 38.1 cm (15 in)Gross Weight: 69.3 grams

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[muriel]

And these?

ANTIQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE

Round, single old-cut diamonds, 18k white gold (French Marks), circa 1890, maker's mark, please note the necklace is detachable and one section may be worn as a braceletDiamonds: approximately 153 round, single and old-cut with an approximate total weight of 14.90 - 15.90 caratsSize/Dimensions...

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RAYMOND YARD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Oval mixed-cut sapphire of 8.85 carats, marquise and variously-shaped sapphires, round and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, signed YardAGL, 2025, report no. 1145994: 8.85 carats, Ceylon, no evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: noneDiamonds: 2 largest round with an approximate total weight of...

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DIAMOND NECKLACE

Pear, marquise, and round diamonds, platinum and white goldDiamonds: approximately 171 pear, marquise and round with an approximate total weight of 28.00 - 32.00 caratsSize/Dimensions: 38.1 cm (15 in)Gross Weight: 69.3 grams

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I am not a fan of the sapphire & diamond necklace. I like the modern diamond necklace, and it could work for Mary, Mathilde or Victoria. I think the antique diamond necklace would be a great addition to collections of Mary or Mathilde, either for themselves or the next generation.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I am not a fan of the sapphire & diamond necklace. I like the modern diamond necklace, and it could work for Mary, Mathilde or Victoria. I think the antique diamond necklace would be a great addition to collections of Mary or Mathilde, either for themselves or the next generation.

I wonder how it would look if used as a tiara?

 

[muriel]

I wonder how it would look if used as a tiara?

I suspect it could work as a minor tiara.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I suspect it could work as a minor tiara.

I also think that Mathilde could do this necklace justice.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND NECKLACE