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November 10, 2011

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom's Emerald & Diamond Tiara

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Creation: This tiara was designed by Prince Albert and made by Joseph Kitching in 1845 for £1,150.

Material: emeralds and diamonds set in silver and gold
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Queen Victoria
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Princess Victoria
Provenance:
  1. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom
  2. Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyllfrom her mother in 1893
  3. Princess Alexandra of Connaught, Duchess of Fife; inherited from her great-aunt in 1939
  4. James Carnegie, 3rd Duke of Fife; inherited from his aunt in 1959
  5. David Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife; inherited from his father in 2015, the tiara is currently on display at Kensington Palace
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Lady Caroline
emerald tiara queen victoria united kingdom kitching
Queen Victoria
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Princess Louise
Other Wearers:
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Questions:

  • Did Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk, inherit this tiara from Princess Louise instead of her sister?
Photos: Sotheby's/The Royal Collection

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