While it does not make frequent appearances, there is one
mysterious European tiara that features February’s birthstone. And
it’s part of one of the most unusual royal collections of all, the
one belonging to Luxembourg.
The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg have a strong
jewellery collection with several historic pieces in their
vaults.
The family holds a mid-century bandeau style tiara; the tiara
features several large oval amethysts with smaller white stones set
in between in two rows. However, the Grand Ducal family has not
confirmed whether or not these secondary stones are pearls or a
different gem.
The tiara is part of a demi-parure; there is a coordinating
necklace with oval amethysts set amongst two rows of white gems
with a square amethyst drop and a pair of earrings with a
pearl-shaped amethyst stud with a detachable pearl-shaped amethyst
drop.
It is believed that Grand-Duchess Josephine acquired the tiara;
her daughter, Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria, was pictured
wearing the tiara.
We do not see this tiara worn frequently. However, the brand new
Grand Duchess Stephanie has worn this tiara multiple times, so
perhaps we may see it more now that her husband has taken the
throne.
Guillaume became Grand Duke of Luxembourg in October on the
abdication of his father, Henri.
