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Queen Marie of Romania|Turqoise Cross and Diamond Tiara | Diamond Turquoise Diadem Bandeau|Royal Jewel HistoryEin Diadem von sieben Kreuzen, die einzeln als Broschen tragbar sind. Königin Marie schrieb Ihrer Mutter der Herzogin von Sachsen zu der Umarbeitung ihrer Türkise.Königin Marie von Rumänien, 29. Oktober 1875 – 18. Juli 1938, schrieb an ihre Mutter im Jahr 1904, am 29. Oktober an ihrem Geburtstag:"....Meine liebe Mama,Deine schöne Brosche war eine ganz entzückende Überraschung. Es ist ein schönes Schmuckstück und erfreut mich unbeschreiblich. Es ist ein großartiges Juwel und es ist zu nett von Dir, mir so ein schönes Geschenk zu machen.Ich bin heute nach vielen bösen nassen Tagen mit herrlichem Sonnenschein aufgewacht und es macht alles so viel fröhlicher. Ich habe einige schrecklich schöne Geschenke erhalten und viele schöne Blumen bekommen.Nando (Ihr Ehemann, König Ferndinand von Rumänien, zu der Zeit Kronprinz) gab mir nichts, deshalb habe ich Ihn gebeten, meine Türkise für mich als Weihnachts- und Geburtstagsgeschenk zusammen, neu fassen zu lassen, da er nicht viel für Geschenke ausgeben kann. Ich wollte die Türkise in eine größere Krone montieren lassen, da die andere so klein war, dass sie in meinen Haaren verschwand. Also fügte ich die Halskette und das Diadem zusammen, um ein Stück daraus machen zu lassen. Die Kinder boten mir jeweils rührende kleine Cadeauxs an......"Das „alte“ Set aus Türkisen war das Hochzeitsgeschenk ihres Vaters, Alfred, des Herzogs von Edinburgh und des Herzogs von Coburg, es war ein wunderschönes Diadem, eine Halskette und Ohrringe mit Diamanten und Türkisen.Die Skizze der neuen Türkise als große Krone befindet sich in ihrem Juwelenalbum, das Diadem aus sieben Kreuzen mit den großen Cluster-Türkis als Zentrum ist auch als einzelne Brosche tragbar. Die Basis der Krone besteht aus griechischen Meander als Ornament und runden Türkisen dazwischen. Sechs kleinere gestylte „Fleur de Lys“ sind zwischen den Kreuzen des Diamant-Mäander-Bandeau eingefasst. Das neue Türkis-Diadem wurde von Kreuter & Co, Hanau, hergestellt. Einige andere Skizzen sind im Archiv.Nachdem die Änderungen vorgenommen wurden, wurde die Königin Marie von Rumänien mit der neuen Kreuzkrone oben abgebildet.
Queen Marie of Romania|Turqoise Cross and Diamond Tiara | Diamond Turquoise Diadem Bandeau|Royal Jewel History
Queen Marie of Romania 29 October 1875 – 18 July 1938, wrote to her mother, Marie Alexandrovna Grand Duchess of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha, in the year 1904, Oktober 29th on her birthday:"....My dear Mama,Your lovely brooch was a delightful surprise. Its a beautiful thing and delights me beyond words. It's a splendid thing and it's too good of you to give me such a beautiful present.I woke up with glorious sunshine today after many nasty wet days and it makes everything so very much more cheery. I got some awfully nice presents and many beautiful flowers.Nando did not give me anything as I asked him to have my turquoises mounted for me as Christmas and birthday present combined, as he can't spend much upon presents. I wanted to have the turquoises mounted into a bigger crown as the other was so small that it disappeared in my hair. so I put the necklace and diadem together to make one thing. The children offered me each touching little cadeaux......."
The "old" set of Turquoises was the wedding gift from her Father, Alfred The Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Coburg it was a superb diamond and turquoise tiara, necklace and earrings.The sketch of the new Turquoises, as large crown, is from her jewel album, the diadem of seven crosses with the large cluster turquoises (from the old turquoise necklace) as centre, is also wearable as single brooches. The base of the coronet is made of greek key ornaments and round turquoises between. Six smaller styled "Fleur de Lys" are setted between the crosses of the diamond meander bandeau. The new Turquoise Diadem was made by Kreuter & Co, Hanau. Some other sketches are in the archive. The earrings are rebuilt with an quatratic Diamond frame to match the new Turquoise Crown.After the alteration, the Queen Marie of Romania was pictured with the new coronet of seven crosses, see above.
It is clear from her letter and sketches that Queen Marie had a deep appreciation for jewelry, and her love for turquoise was particularly evident. Turquoise has a long and rich history in jewelry, and was especially popular during the late 19th century, when Queen Marie would have been building her collection. Jewelry from this period was characterized by bold designs, vibrant colors, and the use of a wide range of materials, including turquoise. Turquoise was a popular gemstone in Victorian jewelry, and was often used to create statement pieces such as brooches, necklaces, and bracelets. Jewelers would frequently combine turquoise with other materials such as pearls, diamonds, and enamel to create striking and intricate designs. During this period, turquoise was also believed to have spiritual and healing properties. It was thought to promote good health, protect against harm, and bring good luck. This may have been one reason why the gemstone was so popular in jewelry. Queen Marie's love for turquoise is evident not only in the stunning pieces she inherited from her father, but also in the sketches she created for her new turquoise crown. Her design features a large cluster of turquoise at its center, surrounded by intricate details such as Greek key ornaments and diamond meander bandeau's crosses. The resulting diadem of seven crosses is a true work of art, showcasing the beauty and versatility of this beloved gemstone. Today, turquoise remains a popular choice for jewelry designers, and its rich history and spiritual significance continue to make it a cherished gemstone for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Queen Marie's turquoise crown is a testament to the enduring beauty and timeless elegance of this beloved gemstone.
Nothing is known of the whereabout. *Source: Thank you Grigore Batin, for this information. Ursula Butschal Archive, Kreuter Archiv.
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