Re: Braganza jewels - D.Maria Francisca Diamond Bandeau tiara Archived Message
Posted by karenl on May 17, 2014, 11:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Braganza jewels - D.Maria Francisca Diamond Bandeau tiara"
Thank you Jorge! Yes, this bandeau is very beautiful and delicate. I can see why this is a favorite piece of D.Isabel. The bandeau is elegant, but lightweight so it can be worn on formal occasions without HRH suffering from a headache as a much heavier piece would cause. HRH always wears this bandeau, as she does with her other jewelry, to absolute perfection. I love your history backrounds of the pieces Jorge and the origin of this piece is intriguing. You answered a question I was going to ask about the Brazilian Imperial Family and tiaras/jewels. It certainly appears the bandeau may have been gifted by HM Queen Amalia. --Previous Message-- : Beautiful piece! Particularly when worn as in : the first picture of D.Isabel. I obviously : don't know anything about its provenance, : but the painting of Queen Amalia sure looks : as if she could be wearing the bandeau. : :
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