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Even More Cartier Jewels in Canberra

04.18.2018 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Last week, we took a tour of some of the Cartier tiaras currently on show in Canberra courtesy the photos generously shared by lovely reader DeluxeDuck. (If you missed that post, it’s over here!) Today, we’ve got another post full of DD’s glittering photos, showcasing some of the other jewels on display in the exhibition. Enjoy!

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The magnificent diamond and pearl devant de corsage that belonged to Dame Nellie Melba is one of the centerpieces of the exhibition. (You can read more about the jewel in this excellent recent article from the Australian!) The stomacher, now converted to be worn as a necklace, was loaned to the exhibition by Lord and Lady Vestey; Lord Vestey is Melba’s great-grandson. (And Lady Vestey is one of Prince Harry’s godmothers!)

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The luminous Hutton-Mdivani Necklace is also on display. The jadeite necklace belonged to the famous heiress Barbara Hutton; it was sold at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong in 2014 for the world-record sum of $27 million! (You can read the lot notes from the auction here.)

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And you’ll certainly recognize this stunning sapphire, which was owned by several royal women, including Queen Marie of Romania and Queen Friederike of Greece. (Here’s our article about Queen Marie and the pendant, and here’s our article about Queen Friederike’s use of the jewel.)

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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has loaned several pieces of jewelry to the exhibition, including some of her wedding gifts. This piece, the Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace, was one of those presents; it was most recently worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. (Read more about Kate’s use of the necklace here!)

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The incredible Williamson Diamond Brooch is also on display; it features one of the rarest pink diamonds in the world. (A few years ago, I proclaimed this piece to be the Queen’s most important legacy addition to the Windsor vaults; read more about that list over here!)

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The Williamson Brooch is placed beside Princess Margaret’s Cartier Diamond Rose Brooch, one of her most important personal jewels. Worn for the 1953 coronation, the brooch was an important symbol for Margaret, whose middle name was Rose. The brooch was sold at the 2006 Christie’s auction of her jewels, fetching more than 150,000 pounds; you can read the lot notes here!

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Two of Cartier’s most famous royal customers were the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. This stunning diamond and onyx panther bracelet was acquired by Wallis in 1952. In 2010, the bracelet sold at a Sotheby’s auction for more than $7 million; more on that sale here!

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Along with the panther bracelet, several more of Wallis’s Cartier jewels are on display in Canberra. The display includes her beautiful amethyst, turquoise, diamond, and gold bib necklace. (See our feature on that necklace and its accompanying bracelet over here!)

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Another famous royal Cartier customer, Princess Grace of Monaco, is also well-represented. Her tremendous Diamond Festoon Necklace is featured prominently. (Read our article on the necklace here!)

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Here’s a look at the larger display of Monegasque jewels, including Grace’s Bains de Mer Tiara and the pearl drop tiara that belonged to her mother-in-law, the Duchess of Valentinois. The diamond poodle brooch, made by Cartier in 1958, was a tribute to her beloved pup, Oliver.

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And I’ll leave you with another view of the incredible reconstructed Patiala Necklace, which we discussed in an earlier feature over here. Spectacular!

Cartier Tiaras in Canberra

04.10.2018 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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The incredible exhibition of Cartier jewels currently on display in Australia is a treasure trove of glittering enjoyment. After our media preview here on the blog, I heard from several of you that you’d been able to attend. Lovely reader DeluxeDuck was kind enough to send along numerous fantastic photographs from the exhibition, allowing those of us across the world to peek inside. Today, I’m so thrilled to be able to share the first of two posts featuring DD’s fabulous photos from the show. This post focuses solely on the magnificent tiaras on display; the next post will feature additional non-tiara pieces.

At the top of the post, we’ve got a peek at the de Gunzberg Tiara, made for Baron Pierre de Gunzberg in Paris in 1912. The impressive kokoshnik-style tiara is made of diamonds, platinum, and intricately-carved rock crystal.

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This diamond bandeau, set with a single round pearl, is decidedly geometric in its design

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The gorgeous diamond and aquamarine tiara that belonged to Christian, Lady Hesketh is also on display. The tiara, which includes diamond myrtle leaves in its design, was made around 1910

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Made in 1937 to be worn at the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, this diamond and aquamarine tiara is an excellent example of the Art Deco style; its central element can be detached and worn as a clip brooch

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The aquamarine tiara is usually shown alongside this unique citrine and diamond tiara, made in 1937 during the Art Deco period, which is convertible: the central element detaches and transforms into a clip brooch

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This striking tiara is often used by Cartier in promotional materials for its exhibitions; the small kokoshnik-style tiara is set with diamonds, pearls, and onyx

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Along with the Cartier Halo Tiara from the British royal collection, this diamond halo tiara is also on display; it was made in 1934 of diamonds and platinum with a lotus flower motif, which is especially noticeable in the shadows of this image. The tiara was purchased by the Aga Khan III for his wife, the Begum Aga Khan

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This tiara, inspired by Indian jewels, is packed with glittering diamonds

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Here’s a view of the magnificent Essex Tiara, made for the Countess of Essex in 1902; the design was reportedly inspired by Malaysian jewels. The tiara was later loaned to Clementine Churchill and to Margareta of Romania, who wore it at her wedding

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The fabulous diamond olive wreath tiara from the collection of Princess Marie Bonaparte, made around the time of her wedding to Prince George of Greece and Denmark in 1907, is also included in the show

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The ruby and diamond Bains de Mer Tiara, one of the wedding gifts presented to Princess Grace of Monaco, is shown as well; you can read more about it here!

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Also on show: the diamond and pearl drop tiara that belonged to Grace’s mother-in-law, Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois. The tiara was made for Charlotte around 1949.

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This striking tutti frutti bandeau, featuring carved rubies, emeralds, and sapphires set with diamonds in platinum, belonged to Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Made in 1928, it can be dismantled to form a pair of bracelets.

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And finally, the tiara showstopper: the incredible diamond, sapphire, and pearl tiara on loan from the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Made for Princess Marie Louise (the Duke’s godmother), the tiara was inspired by jewels from India

This Week in Royal Jewels: March 30-April 5

04.06.2018 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

March 30-April 5, 2018

Religious observances and Commonwealth events dominated this week’s royal jewelry landscape. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!

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10. Infanta Cristina of Spain wore double diamond stud earrings on Tuesday for a mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of her paternal grandfather, the Count of Barcelona.

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9. For Tuesday’s mass in honor of her late father-in-law, Queen Sofia of Spain wore golden jewels, including a pair of gold hoop earrings and layered necklaces.

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8. The Duchess of Cambridge wore a brooch and earrings from her collection of mabe pearl-style jewels as she celebrated Easter Sunday at Windsor. (More here!)

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7. Pearl drop earrings and a gold and diamond ribbon brooch were the Princess Royal’s choices for Easter Sunday service. (More over here!)

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6. In Palma de Mallorca, Queen Letizia of Spain wore black onyx and mother-of-pearl earrings by Tous for mass on Easter Sunday. (More here!)

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5. Classic diamond and pearl drop earrings were Infanta Elena of Spain’s chic accessories for Tuesday’s mass in honor of her paternal grandfather, the Count of Barcelona.

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4. As she embarked on a visit to Australia with the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall wore her signature pearl and diamond earrings and her pearl necklace with the round diamond clasp for a walkabout in Brisbane on Wednesday.

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3. Camilla switched to a grander pearl necklace, this time the pearl choker with the diamond cross clasp, for the opening of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on Wednesday evening.

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2. Queen Sofia wore her customary Easter Sunday jewels, including her fabulous necklace of Easter eggs, for mass in Palma de Mallorca. (More here!)

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1. The classic Pearl Triangle Brooch, set with pearls, white diamonds, and a single canary yellow diamond, was Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom’s choice for Easter Sunday services at Windsor. (More over here!)