Jewels from the Hohenzollern Family and the Earls Grey (including a Pendant given as a gift by Queen Alexandra) are among the Royal and Noble Jewels on Auction at the Christie’s ‘Joaillerie’ Sale in Paris today!
Christie’s Joaillerie | 7 July 2022
Pearl and Diamond Pendant | Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Estimate: EUR 10,000 – EUR 15,000 | EUR 30,000 – EUR 50,000
From Hon. Thérèse Grey. Thence by descent.
A Pearl and Diamond Pendant and a Pearl and Diamond Earrings come from the collection of the Hon. Thérèse Grey, married to the Hon. William Grey, son of the 2nd Earl Grey. The Earrings were a gift from the Grey Family while the Pendant was given by Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales, and were worn for a portrait, passing by descent to the present owner.
Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Estimate: EUR 10,000 – EUR 15,000
From Princess Adelgunde of Hohenzollern, Princess of Bavaria. Thence by descent.
A spectacular Brooch of emerald-cut and pear-cut emeralds set in old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, circa 1860, in a case by G.Merk Kgl. bayer. Hofjuwelier München, this Emerald and Diamond Brooch belonged to Princess Adelgunde of Hohenzollern, Princess of Bavaria, thence by descent, likely to the current Prince of Hohenzollern.
Maid of Honour Insignia of Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna
Estimate: EUR 10,000 – EUR 15,000
The Maid of Honour Insignia of Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, composed of old-cut and rose-cut pastes in silver-topped gold, suspended from the original blue moiré silk ribbon, circa 1912.
