Creation: In 1897 by Eduard Schürmann & Co. using the 39.75 carat, blue-green, Stuart Diamond and diamonds from Queen Emma's diamond parure. The tiara can be worn in several different configurations with or without the Stuart Diamond. The diamonds removed from the tiara can be worn as earrings or pendants.
with large side diamond in center |
with small side diamond in center |
Queen Wilhelmina |
other configurations |
Provenance:
- Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands; for her 1898 coronation
- Queen Juliana of the Netherlands; 1948 or 1962
- Orange-Nassau Family Foundation; set up by Queen Juliana in the 1960s
Queen Juliana |
Queen Juliana |
Other Wearers:
Queen Juliana |
Queen Maxima |
Questions:
- Why did Queen Beatrix never wear this tiara?
Queen Maxima |
Queen Maxima |
Links:
- Dutch Royal Jewels - House Diamonds Parure
- The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - Stuart Tiara
- The Court Jeweller - Stuart Tiara
- Jenni Wiltz - The Stuart Tiara
- All Things Royal - The Stuart Tiara
- Tiaras y Joyas Reales - Tiara Estuardo
- Mode Koningin Maxima - Stuart Diamond Tiara
Queen Maxima |
Queen Maxima |
Photos: Nationaal Archief
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