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The Crown Chronicles

The Crown Chronicles

Written by: Cassidy Cwiertnia
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Hi, Hello, and Howdy! Welcome to The Crown Chronicles! My name is Cassidy and I am here to be your guide into all things elegant and historical. Join me each week as we dive in and explore the sparkling world of tiaras and headdresses from all over the world. We will uncover their royal roots, cultural significance, and whos head they now grace, as we weave through the history of each crowns development and nature. So from histories shiniest gems to hidden stories ready to shake off their dust, This is The Crown Chronicles, I hope to see you at the next Coronation!Cassidy Cwiertnia World
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  • Episode 4: Grand Duchess Adélaïde’s Tiara
    Feb 16 2025

    Hi, Hello, and Howdy!


    Thank you all so much for joining me for week four of my adventure into the world of tiaras! This week we dive into "Grand Duchess Adélaïde’s Tiara!" Famously associated with the tragically short reign of the first Grand Duchess in her own right of Luxembourg. There is a wonderful little mystery about where this Tiara originated from, but I won't spoil anything here! Join us as we explore the tiara’s journey through history, its connections to the royal family of Luxembourg, and the iconic moments it’s been part of!


    Sources:

    http://www.luxarazzi.com/2012/10/the-grand-duchess-adelaide-tiara.html

    https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2016/09/the-grand-duchess-adelaide-tiara.html

    https://royalwatcherblog.com/2022/07/31/grand-duchess-adelaide-tiara/

    https://misjoyasreales.blogspot.com/search/label/Luxemburgo%3A%20Tiara%20del%20Zafiro

    https://bijouxroyauxenfoliewordpress.wordpress.com/2016/03/05/the-gd-adelaides-sapphire-tiara/

    https://jenniwiltz.com/tiara-tuesday-the-grand-duchess-adelaide-tiara/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie-Ad%C3%A9la%C3%AFde,_Grand_Duchess_of_Luxembourg

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_IV,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morganatic_marriage

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salic_lawhttps://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/marie-adelaide-of-luxembourg/abdication-luxembourgs-first-grand-duchess/
    https://www.diamondnexus.com/blog/all/what-is-a-cushion-cut-diamond#:~:text=A%20cushion%20cut%20diamond%20is%20a%20distinctive%20diamond,facets%2C%20contributing%20to%20the%20diamond%E2%80%99s%20brilliance%20and%20fir

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    18 mins
  • Episode 3: The Dutch Diamond Bandeau
    Feb 2 2025

    Hi, Hello, and Howdy!


    Thank you all so much for joining me for week three of my adventure into the world of tiaras! This week we dive into "The Dutch Diamond Bandeau!" Originally created from a diamond riviere necklace given to Queen Emma on her wedding day to the King of the Netherlands! There is much conjecture about who originally created this tiara and who debuted it first! Join us as we explore the tiara’s journey through history, its connections to the royal family of the Netherlands, and the iconic moments it’s been part of!


    Sources:

    https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2016/11/the-dutch-diamond-bandeau.html

    https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/05/17/dutch-diamond-bandeau/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_of_Waldeck_and_Pyrmont

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Victor,_Prince_of_Waldeck_and_Pyrmont

    https://resources.huygens.knaw.nl/vrouwenlexicon/lemmata/data/Emma

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_III_of_the_Netherlands

    https://orderofsplendors.blogspot.com/2011/09/tiara-thursday-dutch-diamond-bandeau.html

    https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com/riviere-necklace/

    https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/most-beautiful-tiaras/

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    18 mins
  • Episode 2: The Queen Ena's Diamond and Pearl Tiara
    Jan 26 2025

    Hi, Hello, and Howdy!


    Thank you all so much for joining me for week two of my adventure into the world of tiaras! This week we dive into "The Queen Ena's Diamond and Pearl Tiara!" Originally created for Victoria Eugenie, the queen of Spain in the early 20th century, It has taken on many different shapes and names in the pursuit of making its wearer look stunning. A chunky and opulent piece that you are definitely not going to want to miss. Join us as we explore the tiara’s journey through history, its connections to the Spanish royal family, and the iconic moments it’s been part of!


    Sources:

    https://orderofsplendors.blogspot.com/2012/02/tiara-thursday-cartier-diamond-and.html

    https://www.tatler.com/article/who-is-ena-princess-victoria-eugenie-queen-victoria-spain

    https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/queen-victoria-eugenie-of-spain/

    https://www.ansorena.com/es/pagina/ansorena-historia

    https://bijouxroyauxenfoliewordpress.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/the-cartier-pearl-diamond-tiara

    https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2016/10/queen-enas-pearl-and-diamond-tiara.html

    https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2019/04/queen-ena-life-in-jewels.html

    https://www.queenletiziastyle.com/cartier-pearl-and-diamond-tiara.html

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Spanish_Republic

    https://thebeaumonde.org/empress-eugenies-emeralds/

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    23 mins
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