Queen Mary often left a confusing trail when it came to jewelry re-configuration, and the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara is a case in point. The Tinkerer Queen admired her grandmother's… Continue reading Defense of the Tiara – Cambridge Lover’s Knot
Tag: Defense of the Tiara
Defense of the Tiara – Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
Designed by Cartier, the Halo Scroll tiara was a gift from the then Duke of York to his wife, Elizabeth, three weeks before they became King and Queen. It was… Continue reading Defense of the Tiara – Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
Defense of the Tiara – Lotus Flower
It's been worn by a Queen, a Princess, a Viscountess, and a Duchess. It's been a necklace and a tiara. It has been worn in five different decades (skipping most… Continue reading Defense of the Tiara – Lotus Flower
Fringe Friday – Kent Pearl Fringe
So many mysteries surround this tiara. Where did it come from? Was it remade from Queen Mary's bandeau, the one that the Duchess of Kent wore on her wedding day?… Continue reading Fringe Friday – Kent Pearl Fringe
Defense of the Tiara – Nizam of Hyderabad
For newcomers to the land of royal jewels, we'll march through this sad sorry tale again. The beautiful sparkling beginning: Then Princess Elizabeth received a diamond tiara and matching necklace… Continue reading Defense of the Tiara – Nizam of Hyderabad
