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Posted by JohanEdited by Johan on January 5, 2026, 1:36 pm
on January 5, 2026, 1:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Fabiola’s Aquamarine Parure on Auction"
Im not sure there is much contact between Fabiola's relatives and the Belgian court.
As these jewels are those of a woman who was a Queen of Belgium for 54 years I think the Belgian royals ought to make sure they bring them back into the fold. Considering the fact they have no colored pieces at all any addition is more than welcome. However they did not even spent 32.000 euro on the pearl tiara of Stephanie of Baden so I very much doubt they will be buying this piece.
What struck me when the Duchess of Brabant and the Princess of Orange were walking side by side for the banquet in Luxembourg was the difference between the two tiaras the young women were wearing. Queen Emma's diamond tiara was shining and the diamonds massive compared to the lackluster Vestey tiara. 
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Perhaps it was already offered to the BRF but there was no interest in the piece, hence the auction sale?
The Sautoir is nice. The Aquamarine pendant and earrings don't seem to have the same colour. And the drop-earrings have a different design than the necklace. Its an odd set. Previous Message
It would be good if Mathilde was to buy it with a starting price of 40.000 euro it should be in her reach. Previous Message
An Art Deco Diamond Sautoir, a massive 38.6 carat Aquamarine Pendant and a pair of Aquamarine Earrings which belonged to the late Queen Fabiola of Belgium are going on Auction at Ansorena in Madrid next month . While not confirmed, it is thought that the Jewels are being sold by members of Queen Fabiola’s Spanish Family.
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