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- Mary, Queen of Scots, inherited personal jewels belonging to her father, James V.
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May 20, 2024 · The jewels of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), are mainly known through the evidence of inventories held by the National Records of Scotland. She was bought jewels during her childhood in France, adding to those she inherited. She gave gifts of jewels to her friends and to reward diplomats.
May 27, 2024 · Upon her death, Amélie’s sister, Queen Josefina of Sweden, inherited the weighty tiara, which features an elaborate design of intertwining flowers and leaves.
May 26, 2024 · Queen Mary purchased the Vladimir tiara following the death of the rather glamorous Grand Duchess Vladimir, the wife of the Tsar’s uncle, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia, who lived between 1854 and 1920 and was known for her impressive collection of jewels.
May 17, 2024 · Queen Elizabeth II inherited the tiara in 1953, and she loaned it to her daughter-in-law, Diana, following her marriage. It is currently on loan to her granddaughter-in-law, Catherine.
May 14, 2024 · Sadly, Mary’s own mother had passed away seven years before the royal wedding. To keep her memory close, Mary reportedly wore one more piece of hidden jewelry. Her late mother’s wedding ring is said to have been sewn into Mary’s wedding gown, placed near her heart.
May 14, 2024 · The grandest and most spectacular of Mary’s rotation of coronets is the Danish Ruby Tiara, originating from the court of Napoleon. Keen aesthete Queen Margrethe delves into the history of the piece, explaining that the Napoleonic era represented a great shift in the world of jewellery: ‘Napoleon’s is the time when jewellery began to be ...
May 26, 2024 · During the dark days of World War II, the Crown Jewels, including Queen Mary‘s Crown, were moved to a secret location to protect them from the threat of German bombing. This covert operation underscores the immense value and significance placed on these royal artifacts, not just as symbols of wealth and power, but as irreplaceable embodiments ...
