Duchess of Aosta's Knots & Stars Tiara

Creation:  This tiara was made by Musy in 1895.  It can be worn with just the Savoy knots and five emerald drops attached to the top.

Materials:  diamonds and optional emeralds

Princess Hélène

Princess Hélène

Provenance:

1. Princess Hélène, Duchess of Aosta née Princess of Orléans;  from King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Italy on the occasion of her 1895 marriage to Prince Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Aosta

Princess Hélène

Questions:

• Does this tiara still exist intact?
• Were the diamonds from this tiara used to created Princess Claude, Duchess of Aosta's version of the Knots & Stars Tiara?

Links:

• Royal Watcher Blog - Aosta Knots & Stars Tiara
• Bijoux Royaux En Folie - Aosta Knots & Stars Tiara