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March 27, 2014

Queen Marie Amelie of France's Sapphire, Pearl, & Diamond Tiara

Queen Marie Amelie France Sapphire Pearl Diamond Tiara Bapst
Creation: This tiara was made by Bapst in 1839 using jewels that already belonged to Queen Marie Amelie.

Materials: diamonds, pearls, and sapphires
Queen Marie Amelie France Sapphire Pearl Diamond Tiara Bapst
Queen Marie Amelie
Queen Marie Amelie France Sapphire Pearl Diamond Tiara Bapst Duchess Montpensier
Duchess of Montpensier
Provenance:
  1. Queen Marie Amelie of France
  2. Prince Antoine of Orléans, Duke of Montpensier; inherited from his mother in 1866
  3. Princess Marie Isabelle of Orléans, Countess of Paris; inherited from her father in 1890
  4. Prince Philippe of Orléans, Duke of Orléans; inherited from his mother in 1919
  5. Prince Jean of Orléans, Duke of Guise; inherited from his cousin and brother-in-law in 1926
  6. Prince Henri, Count of Paris; inherited from his father in 1940
  7. Unknown Owner; bought at auction at Sotheby's in 1993
Queen Marie Amelie France Sapphire Pearl Diamond Tiara Bapst Countess Paris
Countess of Paris

Other Wearers:

Questions:
  • Who currently owns the tiara?

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