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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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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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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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Thank you all so much for joining me on week one of my adventure into the world of tiaras! This week we dive into "The Queen Alexandra Kokoshnik Tiara!" Originally created for Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom in the early 20th century, this stunning piece is renowned for its striking design and royal significance. Featuring delicate diamond arches, the tiara reflects the opulence and elegance of the Russian kokoshnik style, which was inspired by traditional Russian headdresses. Join us as we explore the tiara’s journey through history, its connections to the British royal family, and the iconic moments it’s been part of!

Sources:

https://www.history.com/news/american-heiress-marry-british-aristocrat

https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2017/05/queen-alexandras-kokoshnik-tiara.html

https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2014/04/jewel-history-lady-salisbury-and-tiara.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28697733/maria_elizabeth-brudenell-bruce

https://unesco.ru/en/news/53-kokoshnik/

https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/russian-kokoshnik-traditional-headdress/

https://garrard.com/us/house/about-garrard/

https://anhistorianabouttown.com/history-of-garrard/

https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com/tiara-vs-diadem/

https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com/types-of-pave-settings/

https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-queen-alexandra-4582642