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There were several spectacular loaned Royal and Noble Jewels worn by the Débutantes at last night’s Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris .



The Jewellery was loaned to the débutantes by  V Muse Jewellery .


Archduchess Ildiko of Austria, Princess of Hungary

Archduchess Ildiko of Austria, Princess of Hungary, the daughter of  Archduke Georg of Austria  and  Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg , wore a spectacular Tiara from the Orléans-Braganza Royal Family , which was auctioned at Christie’s in 2018 . Her cavalier was Prince Constantin d’Orleans.
Princess Lissie Sellassie of Ethiopia

Princess Lissie Selassie of Ethiopia, the great-great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia wore bold, colourful jewellery by V MUSE. Gregory Peck's grandson, Harper, was her cavalier.
Countess Lara-Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck

Countess Lara-Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, the daughter of Oscar-winning film director Count Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, wore the Couteulx Floral Diamond Tiara . Archduke Karl Konstantin of Austria, the brother of Archduchess Ildiko, was her cavalier.
Marchesa Barbara Berlingieri

Marchesa Barbara Berlingier was in the  Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Hair Ornament from Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme , that was auctioned in the  ‘Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family’ Sale at Sotheby’s  in 2018. Her brother, Marquess Alberto, was her cavalier.

The Ruby and Diamond Bow was described by Archduchess Marie Anne :


a large diamond bow, a large ruby at the centre (from Bachruch). This bow was a gift from my father for the birth of my son, Charles

Countess Honor d’Andlau-Hombourg

Countess Honor d’Andlau-Hombourg, daughter of Count and Countess Marc d’Andlau-Hombourg, wore the  the  Diamond Earrings  of Marie Thérèse de Savoie, Duchess of Parma , loaned by  V Muse Jewellery , which has been auctioned in the  ‘Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family’ Sale at Sotheby’s  in 2018, and had been worn by Archduchess Sophia von Habsburg last year . Her cavalier was her brother, Count Darius.

The Diamond Earrings were described:
A pair of large diamond earrings (of girandole design), each composed of five large diamonds and three large drops, in a dark blue leather case. These earrings come from Marie Thérèse de Savoie, Duchess of Parma, wife of Duke Charles II of Parma, and given to her grand-son, Robert I Duke of Parma

Pakistani Debutante Hannah Husain wore the magnificent  Orléans Emerald Necklace , which was worn by Princess Hélène d’Orléans at last year’s Le Bal . 


Roxie Zhao wore the  Boucheron Art Deco Diamond Tiara/Necklace  from Lady Anne Norman that was auctioned at Christie’s in 2018 , which was worn by Princess Hélène d’Orléans at last year’s Le Bal .

Angelina Jordan was in the Emerald and Diamond Tiara from a Royal Family that was auctioned at Christie’s in 2018 .

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Lovely as all the jewels are I cannot help feeling almost a bit sorry for them. And I am sure that the ladies wearing them are all lovely too, but something doesn't seem right. Maybe it is the hairstyles, which is not doing these kind of jewels any favours (IMHO). But I guess one should be glad that they are at least being worn and not being hidden away in a safe somewhere collecting dust.