Posted by maria-Olivia on November 9, 2012, 1:19 pm, in reply to "Re: to Cristina"
Cristina , Concerning the Emeralds of Queen Amélia we have to wait Vincent's interesting new book which issue is at the end of this month. His book is trésor et Légendes de Van Cleef & Arpels. I am looking forward this interesting Book i will order through Amazonfr. Kind regards MO
--Previous Message-- : As far as I know these jewels are not seen in : public for a long time, and I have nothing : in my files or images of anyone from the : nobility wearing them... : Most likely in the vaults or seen only in : restricted private family reunions of the : owners (whom I do not know for sure who they : are...). : : Perhaps one day we'll ear about them.... : : --Previous Message-- : Yes, in Lisbon in the eighties, that was : considered "common knowledge", but : has anyone ever seen them being worn in : public ? : : --Previous Message-- : Well, the unconfirmed report I had was that : the Palmela's had some of the emeralds... : but I have no confirmed source for it. : Vincent does say they are "close" : and the parure is intact, so I do wish we'll : get to find it out someday... : : : : : : : : :