Queen Marie Amelie of France's Sapphire, Pearl, & Diamond Tiara

Creation: This tiara was made by Bapst in 1839 using jewels that already belonged to Queen Marie Amelie.

Materials: diamonds, pearls, and sapphires

Queen Marie Amelie

Duchess of Montpensier

Provenance:

1. Queen Marie Amelie of France
2. Prince Antoine of Orléans, Duke of Montpensier; inherited from his mother in 1866
3. Princess Marie Isabelle of Orléans, Countess of Paris; inherited from her father in 1890
4. Prince Philippe of Orléans, Duke of Orléans; inherited from his mother in 1919
5. Prince Jean of Orléans, Duke of Guise; inherited from his cousin and brother-in-law in 1926
6. Prince Henri, Count of Paris; inherited from his father in 1940
7. Unknown Owner; bought at auction at Sotheby's in 1993

Countess of Paris

Other Wearers:

• Princess Isabelle of Orléans, Countess of Paris
• Princess Marie Thérèse, Duchess of Monpensier née Duchess of Württemberg

Questions:

• Who currently owns the tiara?

Links:

• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - Two French Sapphire Tiaras
• The Beau Monde - The Orleans Sapphires
• Tiaras & Crowns - Queen Marie-Amélie’s Sapphire, Diamond, & Pearl Parure