
Princess Elisabeth of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg granddaughter of Alexandra Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin| Important Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made by Bolin| Large Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

The Sapphire and Diamond Necklace of Grand Duchess Alexandra
The Devonshire Parure The Duke of Devonshire had seven jewels commissioned for his niece to wear it on the Tsars Coronation in Russia. It consisted a bandeau, bracelet, coronet, diadem, necklace, stomacher, and comb. The pieces used ancient cameos, intaglios, and stones from the 2nd Duke of Devonshire’s extensive carved gem collection. There are 88 gems in total in what is officially known as the Devonshire Parure, including carnelian, amethyst, garnets, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds.