Royal Jewels

The Dutch Sapphire Necklace Tiara

The Dutch Sapphire Necklace Tiara began its life as a different jewel. King William III of the Netherlands purchased the choker with diamonds and sapphires for his second wife, Queen Emma. After several additions and adjustments, the necklace was mounted as a tiara in the 21st century. The new tiara was topped by five lozenge-shaped [read more]
The Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara
Royal Jewels

The Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara

The Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara is part of the Monegasque princely collection. Embed from Getty Images The tiara features diamonds, gold and platinum. It has large pearl drops hanging en tremblant from arches. The tiara was made by Cartier for Princess Charlotte of Monaco, the mother of Prince Rainier III. Charlotte ordered the tiara in [read more]
diamond daisy bandeau
Royal Jewels

The Diamond Daisy Bandeau

The Diamond Daisy Bandeau is part of the collection of the Norwegian royal family. It is currently in the possession of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who received the bandeau as a wedding present from her new parents-in-law in 2001. She wore it on her wedding day. The tiara dates from 1910, but it is unclear how [read more]