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]
Royal Jewels

The Mellerio Shell Tiara

The Mellerio Shell Tiara was bought in 1868 by Queen Isabella II of Spain. It was created in 1867 and bought by Queen Isabella as a wedding present for her eldest daughter. Infanta Isabella married Prince Gaetan, Count of Girgenti, the third surviving son of King Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies. The tiara was [read more]
Bejaratana Rajasuda

Queen Sirikit’s Fringe Tiara

Queen Sirikit’s Fringe Tiara is one of the gems in the Thai royal collection. The tiara was reportedly first owned by Queen Saovabha Phongsri, who was the half-sister and wife of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It is in the traditional Russian Kokoshnik style. After her death, it was worn by her daughter-in-law, Queen Rambai Barni, [read more]