The brooch was not seen later in public, but Queen Mary was a collector of interesting jewels. Sometimes from her family or other heirlooms.
I believe the Duchess of Kent sold the brooch later without the double ruby bow, after the early death of the Duke of Kent, when she needs money, back to the royal family.
It is very similar to the brooch which was worn by Camilla, the Queen Consort at Royal Ascot 2023 and before at Christmas 2022 Sandringham.
When she was bridesmaid in 1934 on the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Prince Georg of Great Britain, the Duke and Duchess of Kent.
The bridesmaids, in white crêpe marocain, were all wearing the dainty brooches, with the initial of the bride M+G and bridegroom entwined, that had been the bridegroom’s gift, to them, and white bandeau.
Lady Mary Cambridge;
Princess Elisabeth of York, later Queen Elizabeth II;
Princess Iris of Mountbatten
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands;
Bridemaids brooch diamond Aquamarine Brooch – 1934Lady Mary Cambridge;
Princess Elisabeth of York, later Queen Elizabeth II;
Princess Iris of Mountbatten
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands;
Grand Duchess Kira of Russia;
Princess Eugenie of Greece
Princess Catherine of Greece
Princess Irene of Greece
Auguste Amalie Beauharnais| Herzogin von Leuchtenberg |Imperial Emeralds History Emerald Tiara |Princess von Bayern
Auguste Amalie war die älteste Tochter des Königs Maximilian I. Joseph von Bayern (1756–1825) und der Prinzessin Auguste Wilhelmine von Hessen-Darmstadt (1765–1796). Sie war im Januar 1806 mit dem Vizekönig von Italien Eugène de Beauharnais (1781–1824), dem zukünftigen Herzog von Leuchtenberg und Fürsten von Eichstätt, verheiratet. Eugène war der Sohn der Kaiserin Josephine (1763–1814), der ersten Ehefrau von Napoleon I. (1769–1821). Sieben Kinder wurden in diese Verbindung geboren, darunter
Prinzessin Josephine die spätere Königin von Schweden und Amelia, geboren am 31. Juli 1812 und würde Kaiser Don Petro heiraten. Peter I. von Brasilien (1798–1834) im August 1829.
wurde von Mellerio-Meller in der Rue de la Paix in Paris angefertigt, die große Spezialisten für religiöse Gegenstände war und einst am Quai Voltaire in Paris seine Werkstatt hatte.
Es ist die Krone des Heiligen Michel, die sich in Mont Saint Michel befindet.
Diese Krone ist aus vergoldendem Messing. Auf dieser Krone befinden sich Topase, Diamanten, Amethyste, Rubine und Aquamarine.
Diese Krone hat die Form eines Helmvisiers, geschmückt mit zehn silbernen Muscheln über einem Band, das zwischen zwei Spitzen das „Quis ut Deus“ trägt. Das Gehäuse und die Spitzen bestehen aus versilbertem Messing.
Es trägt das lateinische Motto des Heiligen Michael: Benedicte dominum omnes angeli ejus potentes virtute. : Princeps angelorum.
Mellerio orfèvre Paris 1878.
Diese erste Krone aus Gold, Vermeil und Edelsteinen wurde 1877 von Pater Robert des Prémontrés bei Mellerio dits Meller bestellt.
Archival records give an idea of the gift. In addition, the inventory in 1838 showed that on January 2, 1842, the following was delivered to the jeweler Bolin from the Diamond Room of the Winter Palace: „Diamonds in the pieces (unset) of paper available from the converted units. Four diamonds weighing 3 Karat (a tiara with pearls to use January 2, 1842), the same polished 64 ‚/ short. From this lot polishedfaces of the same weight 22 ‚/ 32 fold on a tiara with pearls January 2, 1842, from the bodice with Pearls. A diamond weighing 1 3/32 times from the range. Purchased for a tiara with pearls January 2, 1842″ * notes 423
Nevertheless, the legendary diamond tiara, made in 1842, including diamonds , was worth 87,478 rubles. 424 *notes Corresp.Bolin;Zimin
siehe A.Zimin Buch Geschenke des Zaren AlexanderII 2013
The exquisite „Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara,“ a cherished adornment frequently graced upon the late Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, holds a captivating historical narrative. Delving into the annals of time, we discover that this regal treasure’s lineage traces back to an era imbued with imperial splendor.
Originally procured by Queen Elizabeth’s illustrious grandmother, Queen Mary, the tiara was acquired in 1921 from none other than the daughter of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia. This acquisition came to pass subsequent to the clandestine removal of the tiara from the tumultuous grips of revolutionary Russia. Long-held assumptions suggested that it had been bestowed upon Maria as a wedding gift during her union with Grand Duke Vladimir in 1874.
However, the Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara, it turns out, is steeped in an even more venerable history. Imbued with an air of aristocracy, this magnificent artifact was, in fact, crafted three decades prior, in a bygone era.
Though Nikolay’s earthly sojourn was brief, the tiara continued its journey through time. Following the passing of Empress Maria in 1880, this resplendent crown of diamonds and pearls gracefully transitioned into the possession of her third son, the esteemed Grand Duke Vladimir. A testament to its enduring allure, the tiara underwent a subtle transformation in 1924, facilitated by the deft hands of Queen Mary. Adorned with the renowned Cambridge emerald pear shaped pedants, the tiara now stands as a resplendent amalgamation of precious gemstones, an irrefutable symbol of regal refinement.
Thus, the captivating tale of the „Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara“ weaves a tapestry of nobility and historical intrigue. Through its many custodians and transformations, this timeless artifact has transcended eras, gracefully adorning the heads of queens and captivating the hearts of all who gaze upon its majestic splendor.
Maria Alexandrovna (Russian: Мария Александровна), born Princess Wilhelmine Marie of Hesse and by Rhine (8 August 1824 – 3 June 1880), was Empress of Russia as the first wife of Emperor Alexander II. Marie was the legal daughter of Ludwig II, Grand Duke of Hesse, and Princess Wilhelmine of Baden. Marie was only 14 years old when Tsesarevich Alexander Nikolaevich fell in love with her while he was traveling to Western Europe. She arrived in Russia in September 1840 and converted to the Eastern Orthodox Church under the name Maria Alexandrovna, when she married Alexander the following April.
Maria was known for her intellect. However, she suffered from tuberculosis from 1863 and spent long stays in southern Europe to avoid harsh winters, which worsened after the death of her eldest son Nicholas Alexandrovich. She was also the mother of Marie Alexandrovna, the Duchess of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg, her only surviving daughter.
Arenberg-Croy-Bayern – wedding tiara with flower and leaves in diamond with 4 sapphires – wedding present from Fürstin Ernst von Arenberg to her granddaughter the Duchess Ludmilla of Arenberg
Flower and Leaf Tiara Diamond Diadem Heirloom of the Haus Bayern and Wittelsbach. The bridal tiara is first seen worn from Princess Franz, Prinzessin Isabella Croy after her marriage in 1912.
But it was a brooch earlier and the wedding gift from Princess Ernst Arenberg to her mother, The Duchess of Croy.
Princess Ernst Arenberg was : Prinzessin Sophie Auersperg 1811-1901 oo Fürst Ernst von Arenberg 1777-1857
Flower and Leaf Tiara Diamond Diadem Heirloom of the Haus Bayern and Wittelsbach. The bridal tiara is first seen worn on Princess Franz, Prinzessin Isabella Croy after her marriage in 1912. It was a large brooch earlier and the wedding gift from Princess Arenberg to her mother a Princess of Arenberg before the marriage to the Prince of Croy.Flower and Leaves Tiara Diamond Diadem Heirloom of the Haus Bayern and Wittelsbach. The bridal tiara is first seen worn on Princess Franz, Prinzessin Isabella Croy after her marriage in 1912. But it was a brooch earlier and the wedding gift from Princess Arenberg to her mother .
The diamond flower leaf tiara was later given to Princess Irmingard of Bavaria, her daughter. the tiara of the bride in the form of leafs branches and flowers was already worn by Prince Ludwig’s grandmother, Princess Irmingard of Bavaria, at her wedding in 1950.
Am Samstag, den 20. Mai 2023, werden Prinz Ludwig von Bayern und Sophie-Alexandra Evekink in München den Bund fürs Leben eingehen. Es wird eine außergewöhnliche Hochzeit des bayerischen Hochadels sein, die große Begeisterung bei den Anhängern des Hauses Bayern und Wittelsbach, auslösen wird. Die Trauung findet in der Theatinerkirche in München vor etwa 700 geladenen Gästen statt. Kardinal Reinhard Marx, der Erzbischof von München und Freising, wird die Zeremonie leiten, unterstützt von Benediktiner-Abt Johannes Eckert und einem befreundeten kenianischen Priester. Neben Familienmitgliedern und Verwandten werden auch Vertreter aus Politik und Kultur unter den Hochzeitsgästen sein. Es wird erwartet, dass auch Delegationen bayerischer Traditionsvereine, die dem Haus Wittelsbach verbunden sind, anwesend sein werden.
Nach der Trauung wird Herzog Franz von Bayern, der Chef des Hauses, einen prachtvollen Empfang für die Hochzeitsgesellschaft auf Schloss Nymphenburg ausrichten.
Beim Einzug in die Theatinerkirche und die Hochzeitszeremonie werden kurz vom Bayr. Fernsehen von der Residenz begleitet, während die Ankunft der Gäste beim Empfang auf Schloss Nymphenburg stattfindet.
Prinz Ludwig von Bayern und Sophie-Alexandra Evekink hatten ihre Verlobung im vergangenen Sommer bekannt gegeben.
Prinz Ludwig von Bayern ist der älteste Sohn von Prinz Luitpold und Prinzessin Beatrix von Bayern. Er ist Jurist und arbeitet seit rund zehn Jahren in der Entwicklungshilfe. Die Braut, Sophie-Alexandra Evekink, stammt aus einer niederländisch-kanadischen Familie und hat in England Politik und Kriminalwissenschaften studiert. Sie hat unter anderem Erfahrungen in der Arbeitswelt bei den Vereinten Nationen, derzeit ist sie an der Universität Oxford tätig.
Ludwig Prinz von Bayern und Sophie-Alexandra Evekink haben bereits an Heiligabend 2022 standesamtlich geheiratet , in einer kleinen Feier in Tracht, nur mit den Eltern der beiden sagte die Herzogliche Verwaltung
Der Bürgermeister von Geltendorf (Landkreis Landsberg am Lech) vollzog die Trauung demnach auf Schloss Kaltenberg.
Prinz Luitpold von Bayern ist das einzige Kind von Prinz Ludwig von Bayern (1913 – 2008). Er ist mit Prinzessin Beatrix geb. Wiegand verheiratet. Das Paar hat fünf Kinder: Dr. Auguste Prinzessin zu Lippe-Weißenfeld PhD (*1979), Dr. rer.nat. Alice Prinzessin von Auersperg (*1981), Ludwig (*1982), Heinrich (*1986) und Karl (*1987).
Prinz Luitpold studierte in München Jura. Von 1976 an führte er die Geschäfte der Schloßbrauerei Kaltenberg und baute ein Netzwerk von Markenlizensierungen im In- und Ausland auf. Weiterhin gründete er das Kaltenberger Ritterturnier, das 1995 bis 2014 unter der Führung seiner Frau Prinzessin Beatrix stand und heute von seinem Sohn Prinz Heinrich geleitet wird. Im Jahr 2011 übernahm Prinz Luitpold die traditionsreiche Porzellanmanufaktur Nymphenburg in München.
Sein Sohn siehe oben, Prinz Ludwig von Bayern (*1982) ist Jurist und führt die Stiftung Hilfsverein Nymphenburg. Seit 2011 engagiert er sich vor allem in Ostafrika. Mit dem Hilfsverein Nymphenburg arbeitet er dort in klassischen Hilfsprojekten wie der Sicherung von Ernährungsprogrammen. Außerdem hat er zusammen mit Partnern ein innovatives Ausbildungskonzept im IT-Bereich für junge Leute aus dieser Region gestartet. Nach seinem Onkel Herzog Max in Bayern und seinem Vater Prinz Luitpold von Bayern wird er die Nachfolge als Chef des Hauses Wittelsbach antreten.
20.05.2023 Abends ist ein Teil der Gäste zur Brautsoiree in Schloss Schleißheim eingeladen – es gab Tiaras :-), die Familien Baden, Hannover, Hessen, Österreich, Sachsen und Preussen, wurden gesichtet. Zudem wurden Familienoberhäupter ehemaliger europäischer Monarchien wie Rumänien oder Portugal gesehen . Aus Liechtenstein kommen der Erbprinz und die Erbprinzessin, geborene Herzogin in Bayern.
On January 20, 1955, Princess Sophie of Bavaria, the youngest daughter of Crown Prince Rupprecht, married Jean-Engelbert von Arenberg, the 12th Duke of Arenberg, in the collegiate church by the Archbishop of Munich, Dr. Joseph Cardinal Wendel.
The day of the church wedding began with the traditional Berchtesgaden Christmas archer custom of waking the bride. At 7 a.m. the „Markerer“ fired for the bride from the stand in the courtyard garden, the „Stanggasser“ for the groom at the Hotel Geiger. For the church wedding at 11 a.m. in the collegiate church, the »Berchtesgadener Anzeiger« not only mentions that the bride wore a white organza dress with a historical, light blue, silver-embroidered silk train, »over it a white ermine jacket, a bouquet of dewy white roses on the breast«, but also that Cardinal Wendel performed the wedding ceremony in the historic Maria Theresa regalia of the collegiate church. »At the wedding mass, HH Pastor Schüller is presbyter assistens, Honorary Levites are HH Chaplain Gillhuber and Father Gundekar from Munich, because, according to old tradition, a Capuchin priest should be present at every wedding in the Arenberg house. Centuries ago, when the Arenberg family was about to die out in the male line, the Pope at the time released a Capuchin from the Arenberg house from his vows so that he could start a family.«
Around 100 singers from the Stiftskirche choir and the Liedertafel, as well as instrumentalists, accompanied the wedding ceremony with Joseph Haydn’s »Holy Mass«. After the service, the market band played a stand concert on the Schlossplatz, whereby now around five thousand people had gathered and cheered the bridal couple. »And now came the great, probably most impressive moment: the tall figure of the crown prince is standing at the window. When he waves to the thousands, the cheering doesn’t end. The band sings the royal anthem. Enthusiastically, the crowd joins in the ‚Hail to our king, hail!‘ It’s amazing how many people can still read the text. Even men’s eyes water, many women sob with emotion. The sun is shining from the white-blue sky on the castle courtyard, which is crammed full of people. It is a unique, overwhelming moment. No one can escape the magic of this hour.«
Princess Sophie Maria Theresia of Bavaria was born in Starnberg on June 20, 1935; she was 19 years old when she got married. Her husband, Prince and Duke Jean-Engelbert Maria Paul Werner Anton Josef von Arenberg was born in The Hague on July 14, 1921; at the time of the marriage he was a doctor of law, magister artium, knight of honor of the Order of Malta and owner of one of the largest banks in Brussels; he died on August 15, 2011 in Lausanne. The couple has five children: Leopold, Karl-Ludwig, Marie-Gabrielle, Henri and Etienne von Arenberg. Incidentally, the bride’s father, Crown Prince Rupprecht, died just a few months after the wedding celebrations on August 2, 1955 at Leutstetten Castle near Starnberg. He was buried in the Munich Theatinerkirche.
The Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ‚Jarretière‘ bracelet holds a fascinating story, making it one of the most important jewels of all time. This exceptional piece of jewellery stars in Anne Eisenhower’s remarkable collection, all exuding the timeless elegance of old Hollywood glamour.
Marlene Dietrich, renowned for her distinctive voice and trailblazing style, epitomized the essence of Hollywood stardom. A German-American actress, she soared to fame during the transition from silent films to talkies, captivating audiences with her magnetic presence. In the 1930s, Dietrich worked under contract with Paramount Pictures, collaborating frequently with Austrian-American director Josef von Sternberg on notable films like „The Blue Angel“ (1930) and „Blonde Venus“ (1932).
As Dietrich’s fame grew, she expanded her repertoire, collaborating with other legendary directors, including the esteemed Alfred Hitchcock. Dietrich’s Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ‚Jarretière‘ bracelet, a prominent piece worn by the actress during the filming of „Stage Fright,“ the 1950 thriller directed by Hitchcock. This bracelet has become the star lot in the Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower .
Prior to entering the collection of the late philanthropist, interior designer, and granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the bracelet held a special place in Marlene Dietrich’s heart, both on and off the silver screen. It was the bracelet as one of the most recognizable pieces of Van Cleef & Arpels ever produced, attesting to its iconic status.
Beyond their shared glamour and magnetism, both Anne Eisenhower and Dietrich possessed a strong sense of patriotism. While Anne’s grandfather led the Allied Forces in liberating Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II, Dietrich became a dedicated advocate for the US war effort. After renouncing her German citizenship and becoming a US citizen in the late 1930s, Dietrich utilized her position in the spotlight to sell war bonds during World War II and volunteer at the Hollywood canteen, a popular gathering place for off-duty soldiers, alongside other Hollywood luminaries. She also embarked on two USO tours in 1944 and 1945, entertaining troops in France, Italy, Algeria, and Germany. In recognition of her contributions, she received the Medal of Freedom from the US government and the Legion of Honour from the French government in 1947.
Marlene Dietrich resumed her work on screen and stage in the late 1940s and early 1950s, featuring in notable films such as Billy Wilder’s „A Foreign Affair“ and Hitchcock’s „Stage Fright.“ During this time, she formed enduring relationships with renowned fashion and jewelry houses, including Christian Dior, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Dietrich’s close friendship with Louis Arpels, a member of the Van Cleef & Arpels family, led to the creation of one of the most extraordinary pieces of jewelry ever made: her ruby and diamond bracelet.
Crafted in 1937 by Van Cleef & Arpels‘ expert jewellers, the cuff bracelet features oval-shaped rubies, round, square-shaped, and baguette-cut diamonds, all meticulously set in platinum. Notably, the bracelet graced several scenes in Hitchcock’s „Stage Fright,“ as Dietrich’s character,
Schmuck und Juwelen der Deutsche Fürstenhäuser | Royal Jewels – Historical Jewerly and Treasure of Royals and Aristocracy | bijoux historiques| исторические драгоценности
