Princess Caroline’s Reed Stomacher

Happy Birthday to Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover, who turns 62 today! The elder sister of Prince Albert II and only beneficiary of her grandmother, Princess Charlotte, and mother, Princess Grace, Princess Caroline has a magnificent jewellery collection, but today’s piece is a newer acquisition.

Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara | Brunswick Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Diamond Fringe Necklace | Sapphire Parure | Reed Stomacher | Other Jewels | Cartier Diamond Necklace | Bains de Mer Tiara | Gold Coffee Bean Suite | Princess Caroline’s Tiaras

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Reportedly a gift from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of the French luxury fashion house Chanel and a close family friend, the antique diamond reed stomacher, or devant de corsage, was first seen on Princess Caroline in the 1990s, most notably the 1999 Rose Ball in Monaco. The piece was made by Chaumet in the 1893, and sold at auction at Drouot in 1986 before being acquired by Karl Lagerfeld.

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In 2004, Princess Caroline paired the Reed Stomacher with the Hanoverian Floral Tiara and her diamond floral earrings at Crown Prince Frederik’s Pre-Wedding Gala Concert.

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One of the more recent appearences of the Reed Stomacher was at the Monaco National Day Gala in 2010, again paired with Princess Caroline’s diamond floral earrings. With a plethora of gala appearences every year, there is no doubt we will continue to see the distinctive piece for years to come.

Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara | Brunswick Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Diamond Fringe Necklace | Sapphire Parure | Reed Stomacher | Other Jewels | Cartier Diamond Necklace | Bains de Mer Tiara | Gold Coffee Bean Suite | Princess Caroline’s Tiaras

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The Cartier Pearl Drop Tiara

Brunswick Tiara

Hanoverian Floral Tiara

Diamond Tiara

Sapphire Necklace Tiara

Diamond Fringe Necklace

Sapphire Suite

Reed Stomacher

Cartier Diamond Necklace

Bains de Mer Tiara

Gold Coffee Bean Suite

Princess Caroline’s Tiaras

Bains de Mer Tiara

Diamond Tiara

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tiara

Cartier Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Suite

Sapphire Daisy Brooch

Diamond Swag Tiara

Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings

Cartier Diamond Earrings

Diamond Flower Brooch

Cartier Bangle 

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet

Gold Coffee Bean Suite

 

16 thoughts on “Princess Caroline’s Reed Stomacher

  1. This is kind of a weird ornament, but I must say it looks very nice when Princess Caroline wore it in 1999 against the black background of her one shoulder dress. It’s not as successful with the beige dress. Black seems to work best, maybe because it’s so ornate- and large! Still, it must be said that it’s a work of art.

  2. Gosh, I forgot to say that I took another look at Princess Caroline’s sapphire parure and was enchanted again. That one, as well as Queen Margrethe’s sapphires from queen Alexandrine, are my total favorites!!!

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