Great Pictures as always, Tamara. Hans raised a valid question although I do not believe there's a satisfactory answer available yet. I agree Queen Sophie's Fleurons Coronet base does not match the current Pearl Button Tiara. The garland motif is similar but other than that? Perhaps the precious metal and stones were used to create a new tiara but that's as far as I would like to go with this tiara. It's beyond recognition.
At the same time I must mention that at the time of Maxima's wedding her tiara was described as being a composite of parts from Queen Wilhelmina, Queen Emma and Queen Sophie. Well the stars were certainly from Queen Emma. But that leaves only the frame....
Also the diamond and pearl leaf brooch which some claim to be a remnant (Diamond Fleuron) of that same tiara was clealry a brooch to begin with that belonged to the same Queen as can clearly be seen in other portraits.
Same story with the (Antique) Poire Pearl Tiara which some have described as a remnant of Queen Anna's Poire Pearl Coronet. Not a match there either. Clearly a different piece all together, except perhaps for some of the pearls and as a source of inspiration.
But what is the provenance then? Good question.
Interesting theory about Princess Armgard. She must have owned some jewels among which the odd tiara. Perhaps acquired by her son? In any case she was photographed at the silver wedding festivities in 1962 with a diamond and pearl tiara (but clearly different to the Pearl Button one). Princess Armgard must have owned quite some pearl jewellery as she was always photographed with lots of pearl necklaces etc.
Unfortunately there's too little or reliable information on a great many pieces. If only.....
--Previous Message-- : Dear Marianne, : : Thankx for your information & photo's, : but the tiara I'm talking about is not the : emerald tiara (now sometimes uses with : pearls) but the pearl button tiara wich : Margriet wore at her wedding & Beatrix : wore at her inauguration. : : Sorry if my question was not clear :