Mary Scott Townsend's Diamond Tiara

Creation: This tiara was made by Cartier in 1905.

Materials: diamonds set in platinum

Provenance:

1. Mary Scott Townsend
2. Mathilde Townsend Welles; inherited from her mother in 1931
3. Thora Ronalds McElroy; inherited from her cousin in 1949
4. Cartier Collection; bought at auction at Sotheby's in 1991

C.Z. Guest

Nissa Marion

Lisa Hanna

Other Wearers:

• C.Z. Guest
• Lisa Hanna
• Nissa Marion

Questions:

• Did C.Z Guest or another person own the tiara between Thora McElroy and Cartier?

Photos: Cartier