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May 10, 2021

Duchess of Genoa's Ears of Wheat Tiara

diamond wheat tiara musy duchess genoa savoy
Creation:  This tiara was made by Musy using ears of wheat that belonged to Queen Elisabeth of Prussia.  A diamond flower brooch was later added to the center of the tiara.

Materials: diamonds
diamond ears of wheat tiara musy duchess genoa savoy princess maria beatrice
Princess Maria Beatrice
diamond ears of wheat tiara musy duchess genoa savoy princess maria pia
Princess Maria Pia

Provenance: 

diamond ears of wheat tiara musy duchess genoa savoy princess maria beatrice
Princess Maria Beatrice
diamond ears of wheat tiara musy duchess genoa savoy princess maria pia
Princess Maria Pia
Other Wearers: 
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Princess Maria Pia
diamond ears of wheat tiara musy duchess genoa savoy princess marina
Princess Marina
Questions:
  • Does this tiara still exist intact?
  • Who currently owns this tiara?
  • Which jeweler created the original ears of wheat?
  • Is the center of Princess Marina of Naples' pearl necklace the same flower from the tiara?
Photos: Jewellery of the House of Savoy

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