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June 12, 2014

Duchess of Castro's Ruby Dragonfly Tiara

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Creation: This tiara was made circa 1900. The dragonflies are set en tremblant and can be removed to be worn as brooches.

Materials: rubies and diamonds

Provenance:
  1. Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro née Camilla Crociani; bought at auction at Sotheby's in 1999
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Princess Camilla
ruby dragonfly tiara princess camilla bourbon two sicilies duchess castro crociani
Princess Camilla
Questions:
  • When was this tiara created?
  • Was this tiara created by Chaumet or another jeweler?
  • Who owned this tiara prior to Princess Camilla?

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2 comments :

  1. AnonymousJune 27, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Hmm - hardly tiaraMANIA when you don't post for weeks on end!!

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  2. Tiaras Are BeautifulJuly 23, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    I love this dragonfly tiara! Oh so very pretty...fit for a Fairy Princess or Queen. :)
    Thank you for this wonderful collection!

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