Princess Astrid of Norway's Gold Bandeau

Princess Astrid

Princess Astrid

Creation:  The taller central portion was a later addition using gemstones from the matching brooch.

Materials:  pearls and semi-precious stones set in gold

Provenance: 

1. Duchess Pauline of Nassau
2. Queen Sophia of Sweden; inherited from her mother in 1856
3. Princess Ingeborg of Sweden; from her mother-in-law
4. Princess Astrid of Norway, Mrs. Ferner; inherited from her grandmother in 1958

Questions:

• When was this tiara created? 
• Which jeweller created this tiara?
• What are the gemstones set in this tiara?
• Will this tiara be inherited by Princess Astrid's children or the Norwegian Royal Family? 

Links:

• Royal Magazin - Pauline of Nassau's Demi-Parure 
• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - Norwegian Gold Bandeau