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]
Ansorena tiara
Letizia of Spain

The Asturias Fleur-de-Lis Tiara

One of the newest tiaras in the Spanish royal collections is the Asturias Fleur-de-Lis Tiara, also known as the Ansorena tiara. This pearl and diamond tiara was made by Ansorena in 2009. Queen Letizia wore elements of the tiara before debuting the entire tiara at Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s 75th birthday celebrations in 2015. [read more]