Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the death of Setsuko, Princess Chichibu of Japan, who died on this day in 1995, and to mark the day, we are featuring one of her jewels, which is now worn by Empress Masako.

Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Tiara | Honeysuckle Tiara | Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Necklace

Featuring a large pearl within a pear-shaped diamond frame, suspended from a three-strand pearl necklace, the jewel originates from Princess Chichibu, who wore it with her Pearl Tiara for a Dinner with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, as well as for a Malaysian State Visit in 1964.

Princess Chichibu also wore the Pearl Tiara and Necklace for a Return Banquet during the Danish State Visit to Japan in 1981.

Empress Masako wearing her Princess Chichibu's Pearl Necklace: https://t.co/QVfnmxqjFa pic.twitter.com/ffYQIOl4aj

— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) August 25, 2020

In 2015, Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Necklace was worn by the then Crown Princess Masako for the Singapore State Banquet, and also appeared for the 3rd Enthronement Banquet last year. There is no doubt we will continue to see it for years to come.

Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Tiara | Honeysuckle Tiara | Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Necklace

Empress Masako wore Princess Chichibu's necklace at the 3rd banquet for the enthronement.
In 2015, then-Crown Princess Masako wore the necklace at the state banquet for the President of the Philippines. pic.twitter.com/rqSCy0xQdU

— Prisma 😷 (@ImperialJPNfan) October 30, 2019