Marchioness of Tavistock's Amethyst Tiara

Creation: This tiara was made circa 1870 using a piece of older jewellery that had been made by Jean-Baptiste Fossin circa 1830.

Materials: amethyst and diamonds set in gold and silver

Provenance:

1. Francis Russell, 9th Duke of Bedford; 
2. George Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 1891
3. Herbrand Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his brother in 1893
4. Hastings Russell, 12th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 1940
5. Ian Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 1953
6. Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father 2002
7. Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 2003

Lydia Russell

 Other Wearers:

• Lydia Russell née Lyle, Duchess of Bedford; 2nd wife of the 13th Duke

Questions:

• Which jeweller created this tiara?
• Was Elizabeth Russell née Sackville-West or Adeline Russell née Somers the original owner of this tiara?

Links:

• The Court Jeweller - Tavistock Amethyst Tiara
• Royal Magazin - Bedford Amethysts 
• The Royal Watcher - Duchess of Bedford's Tiaras