Recent content by reynard

I don't think I ever said that this tiara was in the Windsor collection now. If I did, I apologize for the error. Warren is quite correct about its provenance.

What kind of charity event do royals go to:) ? There is a similar story about how some of the cambridge emeralds were aquired at a charity event. I've never seen a charity event that gives away precious jewels. I guess I just don't move in the right social circles:rolleyes: . Where did you hear...

Queen Mary aquired this parure at an auction? Do you have any information about that? from the auction photos

Yes. The King's wife is not styled as "Queen"

What is the crown in #4?

One can never have too many tiaras!;)

looks even bigger when worn. THose pearls are huge!

Yes it was the Queen Mother's. In my opinion it looks like a dimestore trinket.

HUGE picture of the queen This picture of the Queen was posted at the Glittering Royal Events Board and shows a very large picture of the Queen wearing the GD Vladimir Circle tiara and the diamond "mystery" necklace. Maybe this close detail will help someone out there to identify it. I concur...

Here it is!

It's interesting how some of the tiaras are copies of British tiaras past and present. I see a version of Princess Anne's tiara and a version of Queen Alexandra's Rundel tiara...

Well Said. I think people need to look beyond what the press says!

Tiaras usually have a hardcover case (see pics below). Some families have a vault at home, although many keep them at a bank vault. The Empress of Russia did indeed have a special room with glass cases so that she could give private tours to impress her guests. What I would give to be able to...

Spencer A famous and not-so-famous tiara from the Earls of Spencer

Portland2 Another of the Portland tiaras