Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World
Sometimes, a tiara is matched with a particularly perfect wearer. In Sweden, the Aquamarine Kokoshnik has found an excellent match in Princess Madeleine. Today, we’ve got a look at three different outings of the princess and the tiara.
On this day in 1844, King Oscar I inherited the thrones of Sweden and Norway. His wife, Queen Josefina, brought some of the greatest royal tiaras in history to the Swedish royal collection when he ascended to the throne. Today, we’ve got a look at five of the tiaras that Queen Josefina introduced to Scandinavia, plus a look at the way each jewel is worn today.
Of all the royal jewels set with amethysts, few are quite so luscious as the deep purple stones set in the Swedish royal family’s antique parure. Today, we’re talking about the Napoleonic Amethyst Parure—including a tiara that was originally something quite different.