Khedive of Egypt Tiara Diamond Diadem| Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden, Princess of Connaught|Royal Jewel History Princess Wedding Gift Above Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden, Princess of Connaught pictured wearing the Khedive diamond tiara as stomacher on her bodice, it was a wedding gift of the Khedive of Egypt. In her hair she wears her parents' wedding gift, the Connaught Tiara made of diamond in ribbon and bows.   The Khedive Tiara – A masterpiece by Kreuter Hanau and the diplomatic gesture of Khedive Abbas II.   The Khedive Tiara is an important piece of jewellery of the European monarchies and a prime example of the craftsmanship of the leading jewellers of the early 20th century. It was presented to the Swedish Crown Princess Margaret of Connaught, the daughter of King Edward VII of Great Britain, as a wedding gift. Its creation is closely linked to the Khedive Abbas II of Egypt and the renowned jewellers Gebr. Friedländer and Friedrich Kreuter & Co, Hanau, who made the masterpiece. The origin of the tiara: contact with Khedive Abbas II. The Khedive Abbas II of Egypt, who went into exile in Bulgaria, was an important player in diplomatic and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. He was generous with wedding gifts and maintained close relations with European royal families. The Khedive wanted to make an exceptional wedding gift, especially for the wedding of the Swedish Crown Princess Margaret of Connaught and Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden in 1905. He commissioned the renowned Berlin company Gebr. Friedländer, which, along with the Kreuter Hanau workshop, was known for its high level of craftsmanship, to create an exquisite piece of jewelry. It was common practice at the time for an employee from Hanau to travel to the respective royal houses and families on behalf of the respective court jeweler to design and commission orders. The Role of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria The path to the Khedive Tiara did not begin directly with the Khedive himself, but with Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. He had already placed important orders for jewelry with European jewelers such as Merk in Munich (Kreuter Hanau workshop), Fabergé in St. Petersburg and Rothe & Neffe in Vienna. In 1896, Prince Ferdinand had a representative from Gebr. Friedländer and Friedrich Kreuter & Co, Hanau come to Sofia to request a selection of jewelry for himself. This relationship between Prince Ferdinand and the jewelers was important when Gebr. Friedländer was responsible for the anniversary gift of Khedive Abbas II in 1901 (a gift from the turkish people who lived in Bulgaria- which was an enormous success). The Khedive, who was living in exile in Bulgaria at the time, wanted special pieces of jewelry and therefore turned to the Berlin company. It was an occasion when a partner of Kreuter Hanau traveled to Constantinople (now Istanbul) to present the Khedive with a selection of exquisite jewels. On this occasion, the jeweler was able to sell the Khedive a large number of precious pieces of jewelry and commissioned the designs for a platinum diadem, the Khedive Tiara, the designs are still in the archives of the Kreuter Hanau company with ALL DETAILS!! The diamonds were supplied by the Khedive.   The Creation of the Tiara: Design and Production The tiara was made in Germany, by the Friedrich Kreuter & Co, Hanau workshop acting as the executing workshop. The design of the tiara, which is characterized by elegant volutes and diamond scrolls, has classic, elegant elements of small laurels and wreaths throughout. It was made in platinum and set with diamonds of the highest quality, making the piece a masterpiece of jewelry art. It was originally also worn as a bandeau or devante de corsage, see the picture above. It was later reworked as a permanent tiara. It was not a work by Cartier, as has been erroneously claimed, nor was the Khedive commissioned by Cartier to make such a tiara. The reference to the origin can be found not only in the archives of the Friedrich Kreuter & Co, Hanau company but also in the commemorative leaflet for the 75th anniversary on March 30, 1904 by Gebr. Friedländer, Court Jewelers, Berlin.   Inheritance of the Tiara After the tiara was presented to Swedish Crown Princess Margaret as a wedding gift, she wore the piece of jewelry on official occasions and state visits. The tiara was more than just a piece of jewelry - it was a symbol of diplomatic relations between the Khedive of Egypt and the Swedish royal family and their parents, the Duke of Connaught. After the death of Crown Princess Margaret in 1920, the tiara passed to her daughter, Princess Ingrid of Sweden, who later became known as Queen Ingrid of Denmark. Queen Ingrid continued to wear the tiara on many ceremonial occasions, making it an important heirloom of the Danish royal family. In 2000, after the death of Queen Ingrid, the tiara went to her daughter, Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark, who married the Greek King Constantine II in 1964 and thus became Queen of Greece. Even today, the Khedive Tiara is still in the possession of Princess Anne-Marie and is worn on special occasions and often as a wedding tiara in the Danish royal family. A symbol of diplomacy and artistry The Khedive Tiara remains a remarkable heirloom, reflecting not only the high level of craftsmanship and precision of the leading jewelers of the time, but also a symbol of the close diplomatic relations between the European monarchies and the Ottoman Empire. From Khedive Abbas II, through the collaboration between Gebr. Friedländer and Kreuter Hanau, to its transmission through the generations, the history of the tiara shows how art, diplomacy and royal connections are intertwined in a unique way.     Thank you to my dear friend Volker for your tireless help. Khedive of Egypt Tiara Diamond Diadem| Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden, Princess of Connaught|Royal Jewel History Princess Wedding Gift   The Khedive of Egypt Scrollwork diamond tiara made of platinum in the year 1904 - the orginal Sketch of Kreuter Sources: Archive Ursula Butschal, Friedrich Kreuter & Co, Hanau,Kreuter Firmenarchive Hanau;Gebr Friedländer Jubiläumsschrift; special thanks to Stefan Stern, Grafische Sammlung Stern; :Picture:Kungahuset.se; :::::::::::::: :::::::::::::: Diamant-Schmuck :::: Antiques Collier :::: Perlen-Collier ::::: Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Wedding Jewels|Royal Marriage Presents Boucheron Laurier Necklace Tiara | Margaret of Connaught Crown Princess of Sweden Jewels Crown Princess Viktoria Sweden |Royal Jewels| Boucheron Laurel Tiara with Diamonds Brosche an einer Diamantriviere als Collier, aus dem ehemaligen Besitz der Königin Josephine von Schweden>> Crown Princess Margareta's Egyptian Necklace with Safir, Ruby and Emerald Scarabäus Diamond Half-Hoop Bracelet | Wedding Gift Windsor | Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Royal Jewels History THE ETON BOY'S PRESENT to Princess Margaret| Crown Pincess of Sweden Royal Marriage Presents Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Royal Jewels |History Diamond Serpent Bracelet Ruby Diamond Bow Ribbon Loversknots Necklace |Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Wedding Jewels|Royal Marriage Presents Aquamarine Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara Diadem| Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Princess of Connaught|Royal Jewel History Princess Madeleine Aquamarine Diamond Pendant | Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Princess of Connaught|Queen Anne-Marie of Greece |Royal Jewel History Turquoise and Diamond Brooch Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden Wedding Jewels|Royal Marriage Presents Khedive of Egypt Tiara Diamond Diadem| Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden, Princess of Connaught|Royal Jewel History Princess Wedding Gift Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden's Khedive of Egypt Diadem Diamond Tiara| Royal Wedding Gift Margaret Princess of Connaught|Royal Jewelry History Princess

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