Princess Maria Pia of Savoy's Ivy Wreath Tiara

Princess Maria Pia

Princess Maria Pia

Creation:  This tiara was made by Petochi in the 1950s from a devant de corsage that belonged to Queen Elena of Italy.

Materials:  pearls and diamonds

Queen Elena

Princess Maria Gabriella

Provenance:

1. Princess Maria Pia of Savoy; from her father King Umberto II of Italy

Other Wearers:

• Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy 
• Princess Maria Beatrice of Savoy

Princess Maria Beatrice

Questions:

• Which jeweller made the original devant de corsage?
• When was the original devant de corsage made?
• Does Princess Maria Pia still own this tiara?