Re: A precision about the origins of Princess Françoise's turquoises parure Archived Message
Posted by Beth1 on April 4, 2014, 4:50 am, in reply to "A precision about the origins of Princess Françoise's turquoises parure"
Thank so much you Carlo, It is a pleasure to learn so much. Are you able to post an image of Princess Francoise wearing the tiara? I would like to see if the tiara matches the description given about the tiara given to Princess Sophie (later Queen). Does HRH say anything about the turquoise cross and brooch which were said to be jewels from the British Royal family? --Previous Message-- : In the book "Mémoires Insolites" : by Prince Michael of Greece, on pages16 and : 17, the Prince gives an account of the : origin of the turquoises and diamonds : parure. : : He says that his grand-mother Queen Olga : possessed a great quantity of jewels, to the : extent that she left complete sets of jewels : of different precious stones to each of her : five daughters-in-law. The Prince goes on : saying that the four elder brothers received : the most precious ones such as pearls, : diamonds, rubies and emeralds, while his : father Prince Christopher, being the : youngest received the "poor" : stones, the turquoises, even if they were of : high quality and large size. : :
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