Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands' Ruby Peacock Parure Tiara

Queen Beatrix

Queen Maxima

Creation:  This tiara was made in 1897 by Schurmann & Co. using rubies that belonged to Queen Sophie.  The central part of the tiara can be removed and worn as an aigrette.

Materials:  rubies and diamonds

Provenance:

1. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
2. Princess Irene of the Netherlands, Dowager Duchess of Parma; from her grandmother in the 1950s

Queen Wilhelmina

Princess Irene

Princess Irene

Other Wearers:

• Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
• Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

Questions:  

• Does Princess Irene still own the parure or has she given it to the Orange-Nassau Family Foundation?

Links: 

• Dutch Royal Jewels - Ruby Peacock Parure
• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - Ruby Peacock Tiara 
• The Court Jeweller - The Ruby Peacock Tiara
• All Things Royal - The Peacock Parure
• Mis Joyas Reales - Dutch Peacock Tiara

Photos:  UK Press