Josephine of Leuchtenberg

Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara

Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara probably first belonged to Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of the French. However, its name comes from the owner we know for sure: Empress Joséphine’s granddaughter, Josephine of Leuchtenberg, Queen of Sweden and Norway. The tiara’s maker is uncertain, but it features intricate diamond floral and laurel-wreath elements. Upon Queen Josephine’s death, [read more]