I once organised a private tour for the Israeli ambassador to the palace of Vila Viçosa and we were shown around by the then director, who discussed this subject with the lawyer of the Fundaçao who was present too. However, this happened almost 25 years ago and though I am pretty sure that it was one of the Portuguese dukes that bought it, I seem to remember that it was Palmela. Would have some logic anyway, as that family was still very, very rich, before the revolution.
--Previous Message-- : : I read that some time ago (and I belive it : was in this board) but never saw anyone : being completely sure that the tiara and the : necklace were with the Palmela family. : --Previous Message-- : : If I remember right, the emerald parure was : sold to the then Duque de Palmela in : Portugal. : : : --Previous Message-- : Yes, you are right. The necklace and the : tiara : were wedding presents from H.M. parents (one : biography also talks about earrings but I : never saw any pictures of them). : The broch (3 emeralds and 140 diamonds) was : also a wedding present but from her uncle: : the Duc of Aumale. : There was also at least one bracelet and : other 'smaller' pieces with unknown origin. : Unfortunately I have no idea where those : pieces are now. : : --Previous Message-- : Wasn't the emerald parure from Queen Amelie : coming from the Orleans family ? : The late comte de Paris inherited queen : Amelie emerald tiara !! and sold it quite : immediately !! : : --Previous Message-- : That necklace always reminded me the emerald : parure of Queen Amelie of Portugal. : : : : : : : : :