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

[Opals]

Love this diamond fringe necklace that just needs a tiara frame in order to be a great tiara for one of the younger princesses. LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND FRINGE NECKLACE
I suspect a jeweler could easily make the large diamonds interchangeable with pearls and maybe other stones as well, similar to P Sofia of Sweden's tiara

 

[An Ard Ri]

Love this diamond fringe necklace that just needs a tiara frame in order to be a great tiara for one of the younger princesses. LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND FRINGE NECKLACE
I suspect a jeweler could easily make the large diamonds interchangeable with pearls and maybe other stones as well, similar to P Sofia of Sweden's tiara

I think that it could work much nicer as a tiara than in its current necklace form.

 

[muriel]

Love this diamond fringe necklace that just needs a tiara frame in order to be a great tiara for one of the younger princesses. LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND FRINGE NECKLACE
I suspect a jeweler could easily make the large diamonds interchangeable with pearls and maybe other stones as well, similar to P Sofia of Sweden's tiara

That is a lovely necklace, and one that could work just as well as a tiara.

Certainly the kind of jewellery that Mary or Mathilde should be looking to acquire for the next generation of Danish or Belgian royals to use.

 

[muriel]

A few interesting pieces available for sale:

Diamond and enamel Feather brooch: Diamond and Enamel Feather Brooch, 18th Century and later | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Old diamond frame earrings: Diamond Pendent Earrings | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Modern diamond Fringe necklace: Diamond Fringe Necklace | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Diamond pendant earrings: Diamond Earrings, First Half of 20th Century | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Yellow sapphire, sapphire & diamond brooch: Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Early 20th Century | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Collet collier with sapphire and diamond pendant: Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Late 19th Century | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Boucheron diamond bracelet: Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1925 | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

Ruby & diamond bracelet: Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1925 | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

 

[An Ard Ri]

There are some stunning pieces and would really add to the collections of Mathilde and starter collections of Elisabeth or Eleonore of Belgium.
I could see Mathilde wearing these
Diamond Pendent Earrings | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's
Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1925 | Fine Jewelry | 2025 | Sotheby's

 

[muriel]

Some other pieces that caught my attention:

Ruby & diamond brooch and ring that I think both Mathilde and Victoria could put to good use: NO RESERVE - RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND RING

Emerald and diamond bracelet and ring: Mathilde, Victoria or Mary could put these to good use:

NO RESERVE - EMERALD AND DIAMOND BRACELET AND RING

Round and baguette-cut diamonds, octagonal step-cut emeralds, gold and platinumSize/Dimensions: bracelet 17.2 cm; US ring size 5 1⁄4Gross weight: 65.8 grams

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Floral spray tiara / brooch for any of Mathilde, Victoria or Mary to acquire:

LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND FLORAL SPRAY TIARA/BROOCH

Composed of two brooches, old cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold (Austro-Hungarian assay marks), circa 1890, maker's mark (FK), brooch fitting to allow both to be worn together, the rose bud, ribbon and flower head detach, fitted case stamped W. Rummel Prague, one diamond...

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Late 19th century tiara: For Mary or Mathilde to acquire as they bolster their family collections to provide for the next generation

LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND TIARA

Graduating shield scrolls alternating with fleur-de-lis motifs, old cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold, circa 1890, each element is numbered and detachable, the fleur-de-lis with loops at the base to allow them to be suspended off the top of the scrolls however...

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OR

19TH CENTURY DIAMOND TIARA/NECKLACE

Designed as a series of alternating honeysuckle and cluster motifs, old cushion-, pear-, circular- and oval-cut diamonds, silver and gold, later rhodium plated, circa 1860s-80s, three cluster motifs can be worn with the brooch fitting, backchain detachable, Garrard & Co. case, one diamond...

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[LadyFinn]

A hardstone cameo necklace and a pair of earrings in gold with enamel and set with pearls, with interesting history:
According to family tradition originally a gift from Eugène de Beauharnais (1781-1824), the stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte, to Princess Maria Theresia von Thurn und Taxis (1794-1874). One of her ladies in waiting received the parure as a gift from the Princess. Thence by descent to the present owner.

A hardstone cameo necklace and a pair of earrings in gold with enamel and set with pearls. - Bukowskis

Width necklace ca 23 - 40 mm, length ca 39 cm, dimensions earrings ca 25 X 60 mm, total weight 77 g. Accompanied by a fitted case. Safety chain 18K gold...

www.bukowskis.com

 

[An Ard Ri]

There are some really lovely pieces on sale at the Bonhams 'London Jewels' auction on June 5th!
Bonhams London Jewels | 5 June 2025

 

[Opals]

Here is another tiara of the right size and with the appropriate flexibility for the younger princesses, I think it would be a good match with Princess Eleonore A tiara/brooch/collier combination, silver with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. - Bukowskis

 

[An Ard Ri]

Here is another tiara of the right size and with the appropriate flexibility for the younger princesses, I think it would be a good match with Princess Eleonore A tiara/brooch/collier combination, silver with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. - Bukowskis

It would indeed make a really lovely starter tiara for Princess Eleonore and not too expensive either!

 

[muriel]

Here is another tiara of the right size and with the appropriate flexibility for the younger princesses, I think it would be a good match with Princess Eleonore A tiara/brooch/collier combination, silver with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. - Bukowskis

That is a lovely tiara!

 

[LadyFinn]

At Uppsala Auktionskammare's auction next week there is a beautiful small diadem for a young royal lady.
A white gold, diamond and cultured saltwater pearl diadem

41. Diadem - Important sale 10 - 13 June 2025

18K vitguld med diamanter och odlade saltvattenpärlor. C.F. Carlman. Stockholm 1961. Infattat med ca 122 stycken briljantslipade och åttkantslipade diamanter, totalt ca 3,36 ctv (ca F-G/VS), en odlad saltvattenpärla, ca 9 mm samt 28 stycken odlade saltvattenpärlor, ca 3,3 mm. Ø ca 14 cm. Klädd...

www.uppsalaauktion.se

 

[muriel]

A pretty substantial pearl and diamond necklace that either of Mathilde or Victoria could put to good use.

Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace | High Jewelry | Jewelry | Sotheby's

<p>Designed as a graduated garland of elaborate scrolls and acanthus leaves, suspending nine drop-shaped natural pearls, set throughout with old European-, single- and rose-cut diamonds, <em>length 14 inches, two small diamonds missing; circa 1910.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Accompanied by GIA...

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There are plenty of elements there for two to be removed and fashioned into earrings to create a demi-parure.

I suspect the design also lends itself for the necklace to be put on a frame to create a circlet or a tiara.

 

[Angela Cliffe - Stuarts]

I've been aware of Royal jewel related sales from seeing press or auction notices sometimes since maybe about 2006 - ish. I'm not an expert at all but 'is it just me or' are a lot of tiaras and fine jewellery pieces hitting the market now or in the last 12-18 months?

 

[doro]

At Uppsala Auktionskammare's auction next week there is a beautiful small diadem for a young royal lady.
A white gold, diamond and cultured saltwater pearl diadem

41. Diadem - Important sale 10 - 13 June 2025

18K vitguld med diamanter och odlade saltvattenpärlor. C.F. Carlman. Stockholm 1961. Infattat med ca 122 stycken briljantslipade och åttkantslipade diamanter, totalt ca 3,36 ctv (ca F-G/VS), en odlad saltvattenpärla, ca 9 mm samt 28 stycken odlade saltvattenpärlor, ca 3,3 mm. Ø ca 14 cm. Klädd...

www.uppsalaauktion.se

A good option for Estelle when she turns 18!

 

[muriel]

I've been aware of Royal jewel related sales from seeing press or auction notices sometimes since maybe about 2006 - ish. I'm not an expert at all but 'is it just me or' are a lot of tiaras and fine jewellery pieces hitting the market now or in the last 12-18 months?

My sense is that the further you get from the era of wearing tiaras and jewellery, the more likely it is that families will sell those items. Outside of royal families, few people now have a use for tiaras, and that is why they regularly come up for sale.

Additionally, the auction houses have become better at sourcing a wide variety of fine jewellery for sale. Add to that the much improved websites and our awareness of them has made it easier for us all to see plenty of great pieces of jewellery come up for sale.

 

[An Ard Ri]

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Christie’s Magnificent Jewels | 17 June 2025
There are some really lovely pieces on sale at the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels in NYC on the 17th of June.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Today there's some spectacular pieces on sale at the Beaussant Lefèvre Auction House at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris.
Some of the jewels once belonged to Princess Eugenie of Greece.
Royal Jewels on Auction in Paris

 

[Opals]

Given the purple sash of Belgium highest order I think the Belgians should add amethyst pieces to their small collection. This group isn't to expensive and the necklace is clearly designed to also be worn as a tiara, it just needs a frame ENSEMBLE FIN DU XIXe SIÈCLE AMÉTHYSTES, PERLES ET DIAMANTS

 

[An Ard Ri]

A diamond fleur de lys ring that once belonged to Marie-Thérèse de France, duchess d’Angoulême went up for auction on June 17th at Christie’s in New York.
https://www.christies.com/en/storie...-diamond-JAR-7aea235ac2964bf8a3e394c1886dc52c

 

[Opals]

I lovely pair of earrings to fill the Swedish Royal Family's ruby earring gap Edwardian Style 13.80 Carat Ruby and 8.20 Carat Diamond Earring For Sale at 1stDibs

 

[muriel]

I lovely pair of earrings to fill the Swedish Royal Family's ruby earring gap Edwardian Style 13.80 Carat Ruby and 8.20 Carat Diamond Earring For Sale at 1stDibs

Lovely pair. And agree, the Swedes could put them to good use, as could Mathilde.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Lovely pair. And agree, the Swedes could put them to good use, as could Mathilde.

I think they Antique Diamond and Ruby Earring would have a wonderful addition to the jewel collection of queen Mathilde.