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]
cameo tiara
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

The Cameo Tiara

The Cameo Tiara, which belongs to the Swedish royal family, was originally a gift from Emperor Napoleon I of France to his first wife, Josephine, in 1809. It was part of a parure that also included a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. A brooch was later added. Embed from Getty Images The cameos on the gold [read more]