The illustrious Bourbon lilies, symbols of regal Borbon find their reflection in the exquisite jewelry choices of Queen Ena, adorned with her turquoise jewels.
Among these, a diamond tiara crafted by the esteemed Parisian jeweler Chaumet stands out—a masterpiece commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in the 1930s. This tiara, a rendition of the Bourbon Fleur de Lys, was elegantly designed as stylized lilies, featuring turquoises amidst scrolled ribbon openwork, all mounted on a platinum setting.
This setting was meticulously adorned with a series of graduated diamonds, incorporating the royal turquoises from her wedding gift, creating an emblem of royal grace and heritage.
In a blend of tradition and personal taste, Queen Ena later opted to replace the turquoise stones with diamond brilliants, further enhancing the tiara's luminous beauty. This precious heirloom was bequeathed to her daughter, Infanta Marie Cristine, Countess Marone, who was seen wearing it in public at a wedding in Athens. The passage of time saw the Chaumet tiara leave the royal family; it was sold and subsequently auctioned by Christie's Geneva in 1984 for approximately $85,000. Acquired by an anonymous collector, the whereabouts of this magnificent piece now belong to the whispers of history, its legacy a testament to the enduring allure of royal jewels.
King Alfonso XIII ordered from Chaumet a Fleur-de-Lys tiara>> set with turquoises
Sources: Illustrated London News; The Times; The Graphic; Berliner Sonntagszeitung; Christie's; Sotheby's;black/ white picture on top:@SpanishRoyalJewels and Chaumet Heritage;
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