– A butterfly, the body beeing a large opal about 2 inch long and the wings set upon springs and made in diamonds, rubies and emeralds.
– An Emerald Cross >> quite unique, the emerald beeing oblong and set edge to egde, nothing between, and about six in the long part of the cross and one each side of the centre, to form the arm; this was about four inches long.
The famous cross, suspended from a pearl necklace, and represented in Winterhalters portrait, is composed of emeralds of the finest colour and purity, while the pearls all match each other m size, shape, and tint.
– There was a wonderful necklace of black pearls, the only one in existince, each being as large as a marrow-fat pea and diamond snap, it took years to collect it.
Imperatrice Eugenie Broche rubis perles et diamants
– Pink pearl necklaces.
– Two ear-rings of diamonds, the purest but each end like a drop of water and hung pendant and swinging from the small end, wonderful pair the stones mutch so well, but they must have been cut away
terribly to assume the present shape.
-Several ear-rings, all large diamonds, six diamond rings- one a superb one worth £ 400.
– ear-tops, composed of immense single brilliants, were a present from the Emperor:
– a bracelet large with fine rubies and diamonds.
– a watch and chateline the back jewelled in diamonds and colored precious stones a marvellous piece of setting.
– two large anchors of diamonds, about 5inch long, brooches one beeing the large diamond anchors worn as shoulder ornaments by the Empress as patronesa of the French fleet and procured specially for the imperial visit to Cherbourg, later in the possession of the Duchess of Newcastle.
– a head ornament of diamonds worked into the form of an olive wreath, with black beads introduced in it at regular intervals. The olive branch told its own story of peace, and the sombre beads with which the glittering brilliants were relieved were meant to express sorrow tor the soldiers who had fallen. The workmanship is exquisite, and the stones are of the first water. This magnificent ornnicent is valued at several thousands of pounds It would be superfluous to pass eulogium upon the beauty or quality of the jewels
– Another splendid head ornament is composed of wheatears in diamonds, with a centre of corn flowers and grass also in diamonds, which were capable of being detached, and were oftener worn separately as dress ornaments than in their collected form.
– a head ornament – diamond rose leaves with full-sized rose and buds in centre, purchased in the London exibition of 1862.
-a bracelet with a large sapphire in splendid quality and color, set round with in large brillants on an elastic band of large diamonds.
A sapphire and diamond necklace of rare large sapphires with large brillants interventing, with pearls attached to it, each pearl weighing some hundred grains.
An aigrette of diamonds, emeralds and pearls arranged in oriental fashion presented by the Sultan, makes the exquisite head ornament of English make, bought at the Exhibiton of 1842. .
A Bracelet composed of maní coloured stones, which is said to have been presented by the Viceroy of Egypt.
The Empress of Russia is understood to have puchased the celebrated suit of rubies and ist is known that there are many articeles of enormous value still at Chistlehurst, which will be disposed of when a purchaser can be found.
Later in the year, Messrs, Christie, Mansen and Woods put up to auction at their rooms, on June 24 a lot of valubable jewels, which thought were generally understood to be the property of of the Empress Eugenie:
The first article which attreated attention was Lot 49 a marquise ring, with a pink diamond, surrounded by brilliants, formerly the property of the Empress Josephina. This was followed by a pendant of emeralds, pearls and brillants. wich was knocked down for 605 guineas. And other jewelry with emeralds, in detail emeralds and the history>>
A cross formed of eleven large brilliants fetched 855 guineas;
A pearl necklace composed of 41 large pearls £2400
The 2 anchors – see above- are sold for £2150
A Tiara £2635
The brilliant Tiara formed as a group of leaves – see above- £970
A brilliant tiara formed of a band of brilliants for 780 guineas; in total 123 lots realised upwards of £ 50000 $400000
Le 24 juin 1872 à Londre le vente « une partie des magnifiques bijoux d’un personnage distingué » d’une grande partie de l’écrin privé de l’ex impératrice Eugénie.
Les 123 lots bijoux : du style végétal « une superbe broche composé d’un bouton de rose et feuillages entièrement en brillants »
les émeraudes« une grande broche, splendide, avec émeraude centrale entourée de très beaux brillants, avec pendentif d’une émeraude en poire et brillants »
les joyaux représentatifs du style Louis XVI« une broche en nœud de rubans et brillants»
«un magnifique diadème de brillant, formant un ensemble de feuillages »
New details and information about the Wedding Presents & Marriage Gifts of Princess Beatrice of Great Britain and Ireland are added to the Royal Magazin websites.
And we have changed the picture of the royal bride with her jewels and stars with diamonds, the presents of her mother the Queen Victoria. Princess Beatrice of Great Britain and Ireland | Royal Wedding Jewels
The Diamond Jubilee Sapphire and Diamond Brooch | Jewels of Queen Victoria| Hesse Grandchildren
Four of Princess Alice’s surviving children and their spouses gave their grandmother a magnificent diamond and sapphire brooch. The Emperor and Empress of Russia, the Grand Duke and Duchess of Hesse, the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna “Ella” and the Grand Duke Serge along with Princess Victoria and Prince Louis of Battenberg’s gift was
The Begum of Bhopal presented to Princess Mary a pearl pendant, which was a popular piece of jewellery at the time.
But another source for royal and imperial jewels, the list of jewels sold after the death of the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna, gives us the following information.
A valuation of the Dowager Empress‘ jewelry prepared by Hennell and Sons listed as item number 6 was a „Necklace of 144 pearls (small) with large drop pearl“ sold to Lord Lascelles on 19th July 1929 for £1,615. Imperial Necklace and Pearl drop
Cartier presented a pearl drop (or a pearl like this 166 Grain) at the Biennale des Antiquaires 2014 in Paris – with an new designed necklace.
Royal Jewels from Princess Victoria… … Princess Victoria of Wales, Diamond Bandeau flowers scrolls ribbons – tiara rose centred tiara , King Edward VII’s daughter
Schmuck und Juwelen | Hochzeits Geschenke für die Prinzessin Helen von Waldeck-Pyrmont anlässlich Ihrer Hochzeit mit dem Prinzen Leopold von England, Herzog von Albany. Prinzessin Helen, wie sie sich nach der Hochzeit mit dem englischen Prinzen nannte, um sich von der Tochter von Queen Victoria, Prinzessin Helena, zu unterscheiden. Alter Schmuck erzählt immer eine Geschichte – und verleiht der Trägerin einen ganz besonderen Zauber, das weiß man in den Königshäuser und vererbt, diese Stücke gerne weiter, so wie hier von der Herzogin an Ihre Tochter Alice.
Bedeutdende Perlen des Hauses Oranien, natürliche Perlen zu einer Halskette aufgereiht, mit einem Saphir-und Diamantschliesse aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. Bestehend aus einem Strang von Naturperlen im Verlauf von ca. 8,10 bis 11,10 mm. Der Verschluss ein kissenförmigen Saphir, mit Oval -und Rundschliff -Diamanten , Länge ca. 425mm. Ehemals doppelt, im 19. Jhdt wurde die Schliesse verändert und ein Teil als passender Ring gefertigt, siehe oben rechts.
Die Perlen wurden von den Nachkommen des Friedrich Heinrich, Prinz von Oranien ( 1584-1647 ) zusammengestellt. Seine Frau, Prinzessin Amalie zu Solms – Braunfels (1602-1675) war ein leidenschaftlicher Sammler von Gemälden , Kunstwerke und Juwelen. Das Haus von Oranien hatte gute Beziehung zu der Niederländischen Ostindien-Kompanie, somit Zugang zu indischen Perlen von außergewöhnlicher Qualität und Größe. In Übereinstimmung mit den oranischen Erbrecht , hinterließ Prinzessin Amalie ihre persönlichen Sachen ihren vier Töchtern. Die enorme Erbschaft bestand aus einem Schatz von Gemälden, darunter Werke die sich nun in den Museen von Berlin, Potsdam und Dessau befinden, sowie Juwelen und ihre viel bewundert Perlen. Zwei der Töchter , Prinzessin Louise Henriette von Nassau (1627-1667) und Prinzessin Catherine Henriette von Nassau (1637-1708) erhalten “ Oranische Perlen “ Halsketten. Die Mitgift der Prinzessin Louise Henriette, Frau des “ Grossen Kurfürsten “ Friedrich Wilhelm von Brandenburg, listet 1647 eine Kette von fünfundvierzig runde Perlen, auf 240.000 Gulden, Schätzwert. Ihre Schwester, Prinzessin Henriette Catherine erhielt eine ähnliche Halskette, als sie 1659 Johann Georg II. , Fürst von Anhalt-Dessau heiratete . Alle Perlen wurden Innerhalb der Familie vererbt, durchgängig bis zum jetztigen Besitzer. Aufgrund ihrer großen Bedeutung wurden sie düber die folgenden Generationen auf den wichtigen Porträts getragen. Im frühen 19. Jahrhundert ergänzte Herzogin Louise Henriette von Brandenburg- Schwedt (1750-1811)geb Anhalt die Halskette mit einem beeindruckenden Diamant- und Saphir- Doppelverschluss. Nachdem sich Kaisers Napoleon zu einem Besuch in Dessau, angekündigt hat .
Die beiden Juwelen, als die wichtigsten Stücke der Anhaltschen Hausschmuck – haben die russische Invasion des Zweiten Weltkriegs überlebt.
Die Perlen werden im Mai 2014, in Genf versteigert. Source:Sothebys
Important historic Pearls of the House Anhalt- Dessau, Askanien
The Pearls of the House of Orange‘, a natural pearl, sapphire and diamond necklace, 17th century and later
Composed of a strand of lightly graduated natural pearls, measuring from approximately 8.10 to 11.10mm, the clasp set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, framed with oval and circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 425mm.
The Pearls of the House of Orange‘, a natural pearl, sapphire and diamond necklace, 17th century and later
Composed of a strand of lightly graduated natural pearls, measuring from approximately 8.10 to 11.10mm, the clasp set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, framed with oval and circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 425mm.By family tradition, the pearls from the necklace on the preceding page (lot 384) were assembled by the descendants of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange (1584-1647). His wife, Princess Amalie zu Solms-Braunfels (1602-1675) was a passionate collector of paintings, works of art and jewels. The House of Orange’s relationship with the Dutch East India Company gave them access to Indian pearls of exceptional quality and size. In accordance with the Orange inheritance laws, Princess Amalie left her personal belongings to her four daughters. The enormous inheritance consisted of a treasure trove of paintings including works now in Berlin, Potsdam and Dessau museums as well as jewels and her much admired pearls. Two of the daughters, Princess Louise Henriette of Nassau (1627-1667) and Princess Henriette Catherine of Nassau (1637-1708) are recorded as having received ‘Oranische Perlen’ necklaces. The 1647 dowry inventory of Princess Louise Henriette, wife of the ‘Großen Kurfürst’ Friedrich Wilhelm von Brandenburg, lists a row of forty-five round pearls, valued at 240,000 guilders. Her sister, Princess Henriette Catherine, received a similar necklace in 1659 when she married John George II, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau. It is these pearls which were handed down within the family to the present owner and, which due to their great importance, were worn by the following generations when posing for state portraits. In the early 19th century, Duchess Louise Henriette of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1750 to 1811) had an impressive diamond and sapphire double clasp added to the necklace following the announcement of Emperor Napoleon’s visit to Dessau.
Part of the clasp was later removed and transformed into a ring (
Sapphire and diamond ring, early 19th century compositeSet with a cushion-shaped sapphire, within a frame of pinched collet-set cushion-shaped, circular-cut and oval diamonds)
The two items on the preceding page are considered by the family as the most important pieces of the crown jewels to have survived the Russian invasion of World War II. Schmuck der Herzöge von Anhalt
Als das Haus Anhalt im Jahr 2012 seine 800 Jahrfeier beging, trugen die Prinzessinnen Eilika, Felicitas und Katharina von Anhalt, anlässlich der Feierlichkeiten in Schloss Oranienbaum, noch den Schmuck, die Perlen der berühmten Vorfahren. Die historische Statthalter Perle als Anhänger und das Perlensautoir die Andere. Die grosse Barock Perleist nachPrinz Friedrich Heinrichvon Oranien(1584-1647), dem Statthalterder Niederlandebenannt. Er vererbte die bedeutende Perle seiner Tochter Prinzessin HenrietteCatherine, die sieam Tagihrer Hochzeit mit Fürst Georg II. vonAnhalt-Dessau(1627-1693),im Jahre 1659trug.Das kleineKreuz an der Fassungenerinnert an denPrinzFriedrich Heinrich, der1647starb.
Die „Statthalter Perle“ wurde der Familientradition entsprechend, immer zur Hochzeit von der Askanier Braut getragen auch von HerzoginEddaCharlotte,bei ihrer Hochzeit1929, wie auch von PrinzessinCorinna anlässlich der Vermählung 1960, der Frau des jetztigen Besitzers Prinz Eduard.LautFamilientraditiongarantiert die‚StatthalterPerle‘eine lange und glücklicheEhe.
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Important historic pearl the ‚Staatholder Pearl‘ of the House Anhalt
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Die barockförmige natürliche Perle hat das Format 27.40 x 20.45 x 14.40mm, unterschiedlich facettierte Rubine und geschliffene Diamanten , verziert mit schwarzem Emaille wird die Perle gehalten, an einer mehrreihigen Saatperlenkette, Sautoir in einer Länge von 820mm.
Die Perle wir im Mai 2014 in Genf versteigert, wie auch die Oranien Perlen.
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