I still think a better designed bandeau/tiara made from this magnificent ruby set would create a truly versatile parure for generations to come. If Sofia wanted to she could even give her daughters and granddaughters one of the larger ruby clusters as a brooch or two smaller ones as earrings. There are plenty of elements in this set. All that is needed here is a bit of creative and forward thinking . As you mentioned, Sofia could pass the remainder of the (demi) parure on as Royas de Pasar after her death.
Its a strong possibility that several members of her family will receive parts of the Niarchos rubi sautoir in the future. It would be a lovely token from the Queen, this is certainly a favourite jewel of hers since she received it.
Queen Letizia already wore most of the sets worn previously by Queen Sofia (the emerald set, saphires, turquoises ...) but never the rubis.
Of all the Queen's descent, Pss Leonor, as a future Queen of Spain, is the only one who could have the oportunities to wear this piece in its multiple possibilities. The infantas (and their families) would probably auction it some time in the future ...
Yes, I do agree these jewels would be a great adition to the royal family's "Joyas de pasar", wich led me to yet another possibility: as Queen Ena did in the past in her will, Queen Sofia could "add" her rubis to the Joyas de Pasar. That would be terrific.
Has Queen Sofia ever worn the rubi necklace(s) with the Ansorena Tiara? I cant remember ever seing it. It would look splendid.
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