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Princess Caroline of Monaco | Daisy Fellowes Cartier Tutti-Frutti Necklace

Princess Caroline of Monaco | Daisy Fellowes Cartier Tutti-Frutti Necklace

Princess Caroline of Monaco | Daisy Fellowes Cartier Tutti-Frutti Necklace collar hindú Daisy Fellowes pendientes esmeraldas Daisy Fellowes, Fruit salad, sapphire,emerald and ruby necklace, important necklace, Princesse de Hanovre,, Princess of Hanover, Caroline Grimaldi - Monte Carlo red cross ball  collar hindú Daisy Fellowes pendientes esmeraldas Daisy Fellowes
Princess Caroline of Monaco | Daisy Fellowes Cartier Tutti-Frutti Necklace collar hindú Daisy Fellowes

Daisy Fellowes Cartier Tutti Frutti Necklace

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Pearshaped Emerald Necklace Emerald Brooch| Mughal 3-row Drop shaped Emerald Collier|Royal Jewels – Louise Margaret Duchess of Connaught | Princess of Prussia

….another joyful event in Court was the welcoming home of H.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Connaught from India.

On her Majestys State Ball: The Duchess of Connaught wore a lovely yellow gown and an Indian necklet of uncut emeralds and Oriental pearls.

Pearshaped  Emerald Necklace Emerald Brooch| Mughal 3-row Dropshaped Emerald  Collier|Royal Jewels - Louise Margaret Duchess of Connaught | Princess  of Prussia

Pearshaped Emerald Necklace Emerald Brooch| Mughal 3-row Dropshaped Emerald Collier|Royal Jewels – Louise Margaret Duchess of Connaught | Princess of Prussia

Heidi Horten Important Jewels| Extraordinary Emerald and Diamond Necklace rectangular-shaped emerald 68.13ct Harry Winston| Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery

Emeralds from the Sultan Abdul Hamid -Cartier-the Maharaja of Nawanagar -Princess Anastasia of Greece -Harry Winston to Mrs Heidi Horten

Muzo emeralds are found in the Muzo mines of Colombia.

Heidi Horten Important Jewels| Extraordinary Emerald and Diamond Necklace rectangular-shaped emerald 68.13ct Harry Winston| Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery
Heidi Horten Important Jewels| Extraordinary Emerald and Diamond Necklace rectangular-shaped emerald 68.13ct Harry Winston| Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery

The journey of the Sultan’s collection of muzo emeralds from its origins in the Ottoman Empire to its current place in the possession of Mrs. Heidi Horten has been a long and fascinating one. The emerald was initially part of a collection owned by Abdul Hamid II, the last sultan of the Ottoman Empire. When the sultan was forced to abdicate in 1909, his collection of gems was sold at auction in Paris, and his emeralds were purchased by Cartier.

Over the years, the emerald changed hands several times, eventually ending up in the possession of Harry Winston. In 1959, Winston purchased a collection of 17 emeralds from the Maharaja of Nawanagar, six of which were used to create a necklace that included the Sultan’s emerald.

Maharaja of Nawanagar emeralds to Anastasia Princess of Greece Leeds Famous Emeralds - the emeralds of Abdul Hamid - Heidi Horten Important Jewels| Extraordinary Emerald and Diamond Necklace rectangular-shaped emerald 68.13ct Harry Winston| Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery
Maharaja of Nawanagar emeralds Famous Emeralds – the emeralds of Abdul Hamid – Heidi Horten Important Jewels|

The necklace, which also included pear-shaped and round diamonds, was valued at one and a half million dollars at the time of its creation. Although several potential buyers expressed interest, only one South American seriously negotiated for it, but he ultimately decided to invest his money elsewhere.

Anastasia Princess of Greece Leeds Famous Emeralds - the emeralds of Abdul Hamid - Heidi Horten Important Jewels| Extraordinary Emerald and Diamond Necklace rectangular-shaped emerald 68.13ct Harry Winston| Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery
Anastasia Princess of Greece Leeds Famous Emeralds – the emeralds of Abdul Hamid | Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery

The necklace was eventually sold to a European connoisseur, who had it mounted in its current form.

Mr. Horten later purchased the necklace for his wife, who wore it until her death in 2022. Now, the necklace is set to be offered at auction at Christie’s in Geneva in May 2023.

The story of the Sultan’s emeralds is a testament to the enduring appeal of rare and beautiful gems. Despite changing hands many times over the years, the necklace has remained a coveted piece of jewelry, admired for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

For the details of the history:::

Heidi Horten Important Jewels| Extraordinary Emerald and Diamond Necklace rectangular-shaped emerald 68.13ct Harry Winston| Royal Jewel History Famous Jewellery

Maharaja of Patiala Diamond Choker Necklace

Patiala Diamond Collar Necklace| Famous Mughal India Jewels

Maharani von Patiala, Yadavindra Singh’s wife and her Lovers knot Tiara

Maharaja of Patiala Diamond Choker Necklace    Maharani von Patiala, Yadavindra Singh's wife and her Lovers knot Tiara  Necklace Collier de Chien Maharaja of Patiala's Cartier Diamond Choker
Maharaja of Patiala Diamond Choker Necklace and the large diamond necklace, it was the largest single order ever placed with Cartier by the Maharaja of Patiala in 1925..Maharaja of Patiala was forced to surrender it to the Indian Government after the partition of India. Of course it was then from the Government treasury and dismantled. Cartier bought the chains without the stones back through auction and managed to restore the necklace, with cubic zirconia and synthetic diamonds as replacements.

The Collar of white and yellow diamonds was made by Cartier for the Maharaja of Patiala,

Maharaja of Patiala | Mugal Jewels & Diamonds| Diamond Choker Royal Diamanten und Schmuck

The story behind royal jewels……

Patiala Diamond Collar | Famous Mughal India Jewels Met Gala 2022 - Patiala Diamond Choker Cartier Necklace Met Gala 2022 - Patiala Diamond Choker Cartier Necklace | Emma Chamberlain  Tiara from Cartier Collection
Met Gala 2022 – Patiala Diamond Choker Cartier Necklace | Emma Chamberlain Tiara from Cartier Collection

Met Gala 2022 - Patiala Diamond Choker Cartier Necklace | Emma Chamberlain  Tiara from Cartier Collection
Met Gala 2022 – Patiala Diamond Choker Cartier Necklace | Emma Chamberlain Tiara from Cartier Collection

Pair of Mughal Diamond Bracelets Queen Alexandra| Royal Jewels|

A Pair of Diamond and Pearl Bracelet and a Pair of Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Jewels of Queen Alexandra British Royal Jewels

Queen Alexandra's coronation gown  Der Schmuck von Königin Alexandra, der aus zwei Paar Armbändern besteht, ein Paar sind Mughal-Diamant- und Perlenarmbänder mit drei Reihen großer, alter Minendiamanten im Mughal-Stil und ein zweites Paar Perlenarmband mit Diamantverschlüssen, jeweils sieben Reihen Perlen.

 

Über ihren letzten Willen ist nichts bekannt, aber die Königin hinterließ es ihrem Sohn und war 1926 Eigentum von König George V.
Mughal Pearl Bracelets – set of a pair of Pearl Bracelets with Diamond Clasp Queen Alexandra’s coronation gown The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

A Pair of Diamond and Pearl Bracelet and a Pair of Pearl and Diamond Bracelet|Mughal Style| Queen Alexandra |British Royal Jewels History

Coronation Day, 9 August 1902.
Coronation, Alexandra made an unequivocal declaration of intent: ‘I know better than all the milliners and antiquaries. I shall wear exactly what I like and so shall my ladies – basta!’ On the day itself, she dispensed with the customary maids of honour in favour of a bevy of adolescent peers, who carried velvet robes dyed what one observer described as ‘petunia’. They were worn over a shimmering gown of gold silk, itself veiled by a diaphanous overdress intricately embroidered, through the offices of the American-born Vicereine, Mary Curzon, by Indian craftswomen.

Queen Alexandra’s Coronation Dress, 1902 
Designer: Morin Blossier. Embroidery: Manick Chand Edwardians_Queen Alexandras Coronation Dress The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
Queen Alexandra’s Coronation Dress, 1902
Designer: Morin Blossier. Embroidery: Manick Chand Credit: © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust.
 Queen Alexandra’s magnificent gold coronation dress After four decades of mourning under Queen Victoria, the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra was envisioned as a dazzling public spectacle, symbolizing a new era of glamour for the monarchy. However, just three days before the scheduled ceremony, Edward underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis, postponing the event by six weeks. When the coronation finally took place on August 9, 1902, it became one of the most opulent royal celebrations in British history. This exhibition marks the first time an extraordinary collection of items commissioned and worn by the royal couple for the occasion has been reunited.

Traditionally, coronation gowns were simple white or cream robes, inspired by ecclesiastical attire. Yet Alexandra, a global fashion icon, defied convention with a striking gold dress designed by the Parisian fashion house Morin Blossier, led by women. The gown was adorned with thousands of tiny gold spangles, meticulously crafted to shimmer under the newly installed electric lights in Westminster Abbey—a first for such an event.

At Alexandra’s suggestion, her coronation dress became the first royal ensemble to incorporate Britain’s national emblems—the rose, thistle, and shamrock—a tradition upheld in every subsequent coronation dress, including those of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Camilla. The intricate gold net of the gown was embroidered over five months by forty artisans in Delhi before being sent to Paris, where it was layered over cloth of gold to create the final masterpiece. Now exceedingly fragile, the rarely exhibited dress required over 100 hours of meticulous conservation work to prepare for display.

Alexandra adorned herself with an array of jewels and pearls for the coronation, including a diamond necklace and earrings—a wedding gift from Edward—displayed here for the first time, alongside the Dagmar necklace, a present from the King of Denmark. Also featured is her ostrich feather fan, its handle embellished with a diamond crown, an ‘A,’ and the national emblems.

The choice of a radiant gold fabric would have been breathtaking at the time, with contemporary accounts describing moments during the ceremony when the Queen appeared bathed in a golden glow, her dress illuminated by the Abbey’s electric lights. This shimmering vision epitomized Edward and Alexandra’s delicate balance of tradition and modernity as they ushered in the 20th century—a fleeting moment of splendor before the world descended into war.

After four decades of mourning under Queen Victoria, the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra was envisioned as a dazzling public spectacle, symbolizing a new era of glamour for the monarchy. However, just three days before the scheduled ceremony, Edward underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis, postponing the event by six weeks. When the coronation finally took place on August 9, 1902, it became one of the most opulent royal celebrations in British history.

Traditionally, coronation gowns were simple white or cream robes, inspired by ecclesiastical attire. Yet Alexandra, a global fashion icon, defied convention with a striking gold dress designed by the Parisian fashion house Morin Blossier, led by women. The gown was adorned with thousands of tiny gold spangles, meticulously crafted to shimmer under the newly installed electric lights in Westminster Abbey—a first for such an event.

At Alexandra’s suggestion, her coronation dress became the first royal ensemble to incorporate Britain’s national emblems—the rose, thistle, and shamrock—a tradition upheld in every subsequent coronation dress, including those of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Camilla. The intricate gold net of the gown was embroidered over five months by forty artisans in Delhi before being sent to Paris, where it was layered over cloth of gold to create the final masterpiece. Now exceedingly fragile, the rarely exhibited dress required over 100 hours of meticulous conservation work to prepare for display.

Alexandra adorned herself with an array of jewels and pearls for the coronation, including a diamond necklace and earrings—a wedding gift from Edward—displayed here for the first time, alongside the Dagmar necklace, a present from the King of Denmark. Also featured is her ostrich feather fan, its handle embellished with a diamond crown, an ‘A,’ and the national emblems.

The choice of a radiant gold fabric would have been breathtaking at the time, with contemporary accounts describing moments during the ceremony when the Queen appeared bathed in a golden glow, her dress illuminated by the Abbey’s electric lights. This shimmering vision epitomized Edward and Alexandra’s delicate balance of tradition and modernity as they ushered in the 20th century—a fleeting moment of splendor before the world descended into war.

Maharaja of Nawanagar| Mugal India Royal Jewel History

Maharaja Jam Shri Sir RANJITSINHJI VIBHAJI, 19th Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar 1906/1933, born 10th September 1872 as Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji Jiwansinhji, son of Maharaj Shri Jiwansinhji Jalamsinhji of Sarodar, adopted by HH Maharaja Jam Sahib Vibhaji II Ranmalji as his successor, educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot and at Trinity College,

The Nawanagar Emerald-Necklace |

The Nawanagar Emerald Sautoir Necklace Sketch |

Maharaja of Nawanagar Emerald Sautoir Design |

The Nawanagar Emerald-Necklace Details

The Nawanagar Emerald-Necklace | Sketch | Design | Details
The Nawanagar Emerald-Necklace | Sketch | Design | Details Famous Mugal Emerald Nacklace

The small Cartier Emeralds Necklace | Pearls and Aigrettes

Important Mugal Jewelry 
The Nawanagar Emerald-Necklace | Sketch | Design | Details
The small Cartier Emeralds Necklace | Pearls and Aigrettes
The Emerald-Beads-Necklace| PrincelNawanagar
The famous Emerald-Necklace| Long Sautoir Maharaja Nawanagar Mugal Gems Jewels
Sketch old famous Emerald-Necklace| Nawanagar Mugal Gems Jewels
The Emerald-Beads-Necklace | Maharaja Nawanagar Gems Jewels
The Eye of the Tiger Aigrette|Royal Famous Diamond |L'Oeil du Tigre, le plus grand diamant brun rich
The Ceremonial-Necklace | Royal Jewels Mugal Famous Diamonds
The Ruby-Necklace | Nawanagar Rubies Cartier Jewellery
The large diamond is the Queen of Holland Indian Bird Aigrette| Emerald Choker| Pearl Necklaces

The Emerald-Beads-Necklace| PrincelNawanagar

The famous Emerald-Necklace| Long Sautoir Maharaja Nawanagar Mughal Gems Jewels

Sketch old famous Emerald-Necklace| Nawanagar Mugal Gems Jewels

Ranjitsinhji's Necklace| Maharaja & Mughal Emerald| Royal Jewelry India 
DDDdiamond Aigrette - Diamond collier diamond emerald beads, emerald beads
Ranjitsinhji’s Necklace| Maharaja & Mughal Emerald| Royal Jewelry India

The Emerald-Beads-Necklace | Maharaja Nawanagar Gems Jewels

The Eye of the Tiger Aigrette|Royal Famous Diamond |L’Oeil du Tigre, le plus grand diamant brun rich

The Tiger’s Eye|Turban Ornament| Important Diamonds
The Tiger’s Eye|Turban Ornament| Important Diamonds

The Ceremonial-Necklace | Royal Jewels Mugal Famous Diamonds

The ceremonial necklace| Nawanagar Diamonds Royal India

consisted of two strands of first-class white diamonds, which were linked on both sides by a pair of square pink diamonds, together weighing 27,0 carats. Centred between these pink links, hung a pendant of six of the f i n e s t an rarest fancy diamonds in the world, beginning with a 9,6-carat deep-toned pink diamond, from which was supended a 26,26 carat azure blue diamond, and then another pink diamond of 22,97 carats. Jaques Cartier calles this stone the finest pink diamond existing, adding that it had once graced. Thee centerpiece, the "Queeen of Holland diamond, and then a rare, olive-green brilliant of 12,86 carats, Orginally an oval stone of 17,5 carats, which was said to have belonged to the Nizam of Hyderabad. This was followed, finally, by a light pink diamond of 15,62 carats. royal india
The ceremonial necklace| Nawanagar Diamonds Royal India the orginal – and on the left the Maharaja of Nawanagar with the diamond collier.

The Ruby-Necklace | Nawanagar Rubies Cartier Jewellery

Nawanagar - Royal Jewels Ruby Diamond Necklace Maharaja Mughal|Das Rubin-Collier der Maharani von Nawanagar  Nawanagar Cartier Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Nawanagar – Royal Jewels Ruby Diamond Necklace Maharaja Mughal|Das Rubin-Collier der Maharani von Nawanagar Nawanagar Cartier Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Nawanagar Ruby Diamond Necklace | Cartier Nawangar - Jewels Rubies| Ruby-Necklace of Nawanagar - Royal Jewels India Ruby Diamond Necklace Maharaja & MughalCARTIER ruby Rubin Collier Maharani collier Nawangar,kette,necklace,ruby necklace,mughal ruby necklace,nawanagar,maharaja of nawanagar,diamant,diamonds,Rubine,Sammlung,jewels,indian princes,indian maharaja,indian ruby jewellery,mughal jewellery,cartier ruby necklace,royal india, navanagar
Nawanagar Ruby Diamond Necklace | Cartier Nawangar – Jewels Rubies| Ruby-Necklace of Nawanagar – Royal Jewels India Ruby Diamond Necklace Maharaja & Mughal

Famous Cartier Emerald Necklace Sautoir | Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West |Jewelry

Details of the Cartier Sautoir – Mughal Style – Magnificent Emerald Necklace

Famous Cartier Emerald Necklace Sautoir | Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West |Jewelry  Details of the Cartier Sautoir - Mughal Style - Magnificent Emerald Cartier Paris Belle Epoque
Famous Cartier Emerald Necklace Sautoir | Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West |Jewelry

Famous Cartier Emerald Necklace Sautoir | Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West |Jewelry

Emerald Wedding |Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West |Famous Cartier Emerald Necklace Sautoir Jewelry
Emerald Wedding |Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West |Famous Cartier Emerald Necklace Sautoir Jewelry

 

Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West | Noble Wedding Gifts Royal Marriage Presents Emerald Jewelry

In the year 1913, Vita Sackville-West married at Knole, Kent.

Diamond Emerald Rock Crystal Brooch and Pendant

Cartier Paris Belle Époque Diamond Emerald Rock Crystal Brooch and Pendant Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West | Noble Wedding Gifts Royal Marriage Presents Emerald Jewelry magnificent emerald cartier cartierbrooch mughal style piqc sussinghurst royal jewel emerald brooch emerald pendant famous important emeralds big emeralds
Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West | Noble Wedding Gifts Royal Marriage Presents Emerald Jewelry

Not only a famous gardner and writer, also a collector of emeralds…More about the history of her jewels with carved emeralds

Victoria Sackville, Vita Sackville West,Lady Sackville-West | Noble Wedding Gifts Royal Marriage Presents Emerald Jewelry

Unique Baroda Rubies and DiamondS | A Pair of Bracelets| Mugal Jewellery |Royal India Jewel History| Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

Sita Devi Maharani of Baroda, ordered a pair of ruby cuffs by Verger Frères, a firm that used to work with Parisian Maisons such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron or Cartier. The developed pieces were either sold on order or through stores in France and abroad, and even at their own workshop at Rue St. Anne. The designs always included the hallmark of the master at Verger Frères, and sometime…………..

Unique Baroda Rubies and DiamondS | A Pair of Bracelets| Mugal |Royal India Jewel History| Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda Indian splendour royals royalty königlicher Schmuck und Juwelen history
Unique Baroda Rubies and Diamonds | A Pair of Bracelets| Mugal |Royal India Jewel History| Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

the story behind the Baroda Ruby Bracelets Maharani of Baroda

Baroda Pearl Carpet Maharaja Pearl Canopy| Royal India|Perlen Teppich 

Ornaments of the Baroda Pearl Carpet |Maharaja India Royal Jewel History  

Maharaja of Baroda Royal India Mughal Orient Pearls |Perlen Teppich

Maharaja of Baroda Royal India Emeralds | Maharani Sita Deva mit ihrem Smaragdschmuck

Diamant – Smaragd Ceremonial Collier des Geakwad Maharadschas von Baroda| Diamond Ceremonial Necklace Geakwad Maharajas of Baroda

Star of the South Diamond |Maharajas Royal India Diamond Der Diamant “ Stern des Südens“ und die kleine Version des Diamant Colliers

Der weltberühmte Diamant “ Stern des Südens“ | Royal India |Star of the South – Famous Diamonds

Seven row pearl necklace Maharani of Baroda| Maharaja of Baroda |7-Reihige Perlenkette | Orientperlen aus der Schatzkammer des Mahardaschas von Baroda

Royal Sarpech Maharaja of Baroda| Diamant Turbanschmuck des Maharadscha von Baroda

Royal India Sarpech | Maharaja of Baroda| Royal Emerald Turban Ornament

The Baroda Sapphires Diamond Necklace| VanCleef & Arpels |Indian Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

Famous Baroda Rubies and Diamond Necklace before 1952 |Royal India Jewel History| Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

Baroda Rubies and Diamond Necklace |Royal India Jewel History| Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda

Unique Baroda Rubies and Diamond| Pair of Ruby Bracelets| Mugal |Royal India Jewel History| Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda