Wedding of Prince Karl Franz of Prussia and Princess Henriette of Schönaich-Carolath, 1940
Sotheby’s is presenting a curated edit of Fine Jewels for discerning collectors looking for rare and iconic designs, offering the finest selection of diamonds and precious gemstones, in its Fine Jewels Sale in Milan today.
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Anne of Denmark, who died on this day in 1980! The niece of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, she married and divorced Viscount Anson before marrying Prince George Valdemar of Denmark, who was closely related to the Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Belgian, and Luxembourg Royal Families, Princess Anne possessed a variety of glittering jewels, the highlight of which was today’s Diamond Tiara.
Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Victoria, Marchioness of Milford Haven, who died on this day in 1950. We’ve taken a look at the Mountbatten Tiara and the Pearl and Diamond Tiara belonging to her daughter-in-law, but today we are going to be featuring a jewel that originates from her, the Mountbatten Pearl Star Tiara!