#nizam of hyderabad necklace

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Nizam of Hyderabad necklace

When Elizabeth received the suite in 1947, the diamond and platinum floral set consisted of a tiara (which included pieces that could be removed and worn as rose brooches) and a coordinating necklace.

In 1947, Asaf Jah VII was the ruler (or Nizam) of Hyderabad, which is located in the south-central part of the subcontinent of India (which was then under British colonial rule). He was one of the richest men in the world, so he could afford to give the princess a truly spectacular wedding gift. He followed through by fulfilling most jewel-lovers’ greatest dream: he left instructions with Cartier to let the princess pick anything from their existing stock for her present. 

In The Queen’s Diamonds, Sir Hugh Roberts described it as “The pavé-set centre with detachable double-drop pendant incorporating 13 emerald-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped drop; the chain of 38 brilliant-cut open-back collets with an elongated oval brilliant-set snap.” ~ the court jeweller

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CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2019

11 DECEMBER 2019 || The Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince William attended the annual Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace.

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Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace

The gorgeous diamond statement necklace worn by Kate Middleton with the Lovers knot tiara

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The Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar necklace

The then Princess Elizabeth received this jaw-dropping diamond necklace by Cartier from the Nizam of Hyderabad as a wedding gift in 1947. Featuring a rose motif, the royal picked the necklace herself, along with a matching floral tiara. The Princess of Wales first wore the statement piece at a gala for the National Portrait Gallery in 2014, before rewearing it at a Buckingham Palace reception for the Diplomatic Corps in 2019.

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list those ugly irl tiaras, sis!

I think I will, actually, because I have no issue dragging IRL royalty, as they deserve. Like, if you like a tiara that I dislike . . . kick rocks I guess, this is just my opinion. I'll do five to keep it brief. And these are in no particular order.

The Burmese Ruby Tiara 🇬🇧

Queen Elizabeth II had a perfect tiara in the Nizam of Hyderabad, that was literally gifted to her and she just randomly decided to take a sledgehammer to it and made the meatball splatter tiara? I'm still so annoyed because the old tiara was so much better and this is a huge downgrade.

Elizabeth II sucked at making jewelry. All three of the tiaras she commissioned are ugly as sin, but this one is just insulting. At least the Brazilian aquamarine has character.

Princess Madeleine's Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara 🇸🇪

It looks like an arts and crafts tiara. Like I get it, she was 18 and you want to give her something practical as a baby's first tiara, but it's just ugly and Madde deserved better. It's funny because Sweden has some of the best tiaras and the other Aquamarine tiara they have is one of my favourites.

The Empire Tiara 🇱🇺

Luxembourg has some of the worst tiaras, but this one takes the cake. The issue with many of these huge tiaras is that they were made during a time when hair was way more dramatic, which complemented these big gun tiaras. However, modern hairstyles just don't work, and that's why I can't vibe with the Empire Tiara. It also is just too gaudy, stiff and heavy-looking, like one of those beauty pageant tiaras.

MT just looks bad in it and I already have a negative opinion of her for, um, other reasons . . .

The Duchess of Edinburgh's Wedding Tiara 🇬🇧

So, I don't know what they were thinking giving Sophie this hideous hodge-podge mess. It was made up of pieces from a different tiara belonging to Queen Victoria and it shows. It has tons of empty space and is gapping at the bottom. It also just doesn't have a proper base. I think they renovated it recently and while it looks better, it's still ugly.

Also not that point, but that pearl necklace? Your husband designed that for you? Sorry.

The Modern Gold Tiara 🇳🇴

I like a sci-fi look, and I like how Sonja wanted to step outside the box with this one, but I just find it ugly and awkward-looking, and the diamonds on add nothing. This is maybe the best version of it, though. Extra points for creativity, I guess.

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100 Photos of Queen Elizabeth II: {77/100}

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II holding a fan while wearing a brocade dress. She is also wearing a sash and the star of the Order of the Garter, a necklace given to her by Nizam of Hyderabad, and a diamond bracelet, a gift from the Duke of Edinburgh. Her diamond and pearl tiara were worn by Queens of England since Queen Victoria.

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11 Meaningful Pieces In Catherine’s Jewellery Collection That Belonged To Queen Elizabeth II

By Emily Chan

6 December 2023

First worn by the Princess of Wales in June at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa Al Saif in Amman, Jordan, the Greville chandelier earrings were seen on Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign.

The dazzling diamond earrings made by Cartier were a wedding gift to Her late Majesty from her parents – the Queen Mother had inherited them from Dame Margaret Helen Greville, a British socialite, in 1918.

Catherine was most recently seen wearing the jewels at a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace.

On Remembrance Sunday this year, Catherine debuted a pair of diamond and pearl leaf earrings that were previously seen on the Queen during a visit to Nigeria back in 2003.

Some experts believe that the earrings may have been detachable pieces from the brooch featuring the same design.

Commissioned by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II’s Festoon necklace features 105 loose diamonds that her father inherited when he ascended the throne.

Featuring three strands, the monarch wore the piece on numerous occasions throughout her life, from attending state banquets to posing for official portraits.

The Princess of Wales paid tribute to Her late Majesty by wearing the piece for the official Coronation photograph when King Charles III officially assumed the throne on 6 May.

The Princess of Wales wore Queen Elizabeth II’s three-strand pearl necklace – an item Her Majesty was famous for – during a Buckingham Palace lunch for the governors-general of the Commonwealth nations prior to the monarch’s funeral in September 2022.

The then Princess Elizabeth received this jaw-dropping diamond necklace by Cartier from the Nizam of Hyderabad as a wedding gift in 1947.

Featuring a rose motif, the royal picked the necklace herself, along with a matching floral tiara.

The Princess of Wales first wore the statement piece at a gala for the National Portrait Gallery in 2014, before rewearing it at a Buckingham Palace reception for the Diplomatic Corps in 2019.

Queen Elizabeth II was first photographed wearing these diamond and pearl earrings during her Silver Jubilee celebrations – marking 25 years on the throne – in 1977.

Catherine has sported the earrings a number of times in the past, including after Prince Louis’ birth in 2018 and while visiting Commonwealth troops ahead of the Queen’s funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II commissioned royal jeweller Garrard to create this four-strand pearl and diamond choker, using pearls sourced from Japan in the early 1980s.

Princess Diana was loaned the piece for a state banquet in honour of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in 1982, while the current Princess of Wales has worn the necklace on several occasions, including for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017 and Her Majesty’s funeral in 2022.

The Princess of Wales debuted Queen Elizabeth II’s emerald and diamond earrings during an evening reception in Jamaica in 2022, along with a matching bracelet.

Both pieces are from Her late Majesty’s emerald tassel suite, which the monarch first wore at a state dinner held for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at London’s Claridge’s Hotel in 1989.

First worn by Queen Elizabeth II during the 1990s, the Princess of Wales has borrowed Her late Majesty’s diamond and pearl leaf brooch a number of times over the years, including on a visit commemorating the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium in 2017.

Catherine wore the piece in tribute to the monarch while attending her funeral procession at Westminster Hall in September 2022.

The sapphire and diamond earrings

The Princess of Wales borrowed Queen Elizabeth’s sapphire and diamond earrings for a visit to Edinburgh in 2021.

The sapphire earrings are part of a suite of sapphire and diamond jewellery by Asprey, which Her late Majesty added to her collection during the late 1970s.

The Bahrain pearl drop earrings

Featuring two pearls gifted to Her late Majesty by the Hakim of Bahrain as a wedding present, these diamond and pearl drop earrings were also worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s.

The Princess of Wales was first spotted wearing the earrings at a Remembrance Day service in 2016, before going on to wear them for Trooping the Colour in 2019 and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.

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Official jewellery gifts to royals worth £80m are not in national collection

Palace refusing to explain why official state gifts worn by Princess of Wales and Camilla are not in the royal collection

David PeggFri 14 Apr 2023 07.29 BST

Buckingham Palace is refusing to explain why 11 pieces of jewellery potentially worth £80m that were official gifts to the royal family are not held in a trove of national heritage.

The jewels, which have been worn by Queen Elizabeth II; Camilla, the Queen Consort, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are not contained in the royal collection, the custodian of culturally significant items held in trust for the nation.

The pieces include a set of aquamarine jewellery, four brooches and six necklaces, including an extraordinary Cartier necklace of emerald- and brilliant-cut diamonds worth at least £40m given to the late Queen by an Indian prince.

At least four of the items were presented by heads of state. The palace’s policy states that “as a general rule” gifts to the sovereign from another monarch or head of state “automatically” become part of the royal collection, a body that manages items held by the sovereign in trust for the nation.

The Royal Collection Trust, which manages the collection, confirmed that it does not have custody of the 11 jewels.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson declined multiple invitations to explain the current ownership of the 11 pieces. They suggested the royals do not regard the jewellery as their private property and that the items, which were given to the late queen between 1947 and 1979, “may” in the future be added to the royal collection.

“Official gifts are not the personal property of the member of the royal family who receives them, but may be held by the sovereign in right of the crown or designated in due course as part of the royal collection,” the spokesperson said. They declined to explain why the items were not already in the royal collection.

The palace’s policy on official gifts was first formulated in 1995 and updated in 2003. The guidelines state that items received on state visits or in connection with the royal family’s official role are not their private property.

All of the pieces identified by the Guardian were given to the queen before the guidelines were established. There is nothing in the policy that addresses gifts received by the royal family or the monarch before the code was set up.

The potential value of the items is hard to determine. Were anyone else to sell them, they would collectively be worth at least £8m, according to expert valuers.

However, analysis of previous auctions of jewels that were owned or worn by royals suggest the link to the Windsors would add a premium that could easily increase their total value to well over £80m.

‘An exceptional jewel’

Among the gifts identified are pieces of jewellery given to the queen at her wedding in 1947 and at her coronation a few years later by state officials.

It is one of the late queen’s most elaborate diamond necklaces and one she wore regularly. It has also been worn by Catherine, now the Princess of Wales, including at a gala at the National Portrait Gallery in 2014.

Sara Abey, a gemologist and jewellery merchant who estimated the value of several items for the Guardian, said the necklace could be worth more than £4m before considering its association with the British royal family.

“Having a renowned maker, important history and notable provenance, the queen’s Nizam of Hyderabad necklace is an exceptional jewel,” she said.

However her estimate of its value did not take into account what is described as the royal premium, which can dramatically inflate the sale value of an item and could make this necklace worth at least £40m.

Another diamond necklace was given to the queen as a wedding present by distinguished individuals from the City of London.

This, like many of the 11 items identified by the Guardian, was worn regularly by the queen. Other members of the royal family have also been seen wearing some of the gifts.

A diamond necklace presented to the queen during a state visit to the United Kingdom in 1967 by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was lent to Diana, Princess of Wales in 1983. The necklace was originally made by the American jeweller Harry Winston in 1952 and could be worth as much as £9m.

Twelve years later, during a reciprocal visit by the queen to Saudi Arabia, Faisal’s successor, King Khalid, gave her another of Winston’s diamond necklaces, now worth more than £8m.

A necklace of turquoises from the then president of Pakistan, Muhammad Ayub Khan, given on a state visit in 1966, and four brooches are among the other official gifts identified by the Guardian. These include the Flame Lily brooch, which was presented to Elizabeth on her 21st birthday by the children of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), who were each asked to donate three pence to pay for it.

The diamond necklaces and brooches were included in a 2012 reference volume published by the Royal Collection Trust or exhibited in Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration display.

The exhibition was described as including “an unprecedented display of a number of the queen’s personal jewels – those inherited by Her Majesty or acquired during her reign.”

Quick Guide

How we estimated the value of the royal jewellery

Valuing the royal family’s private jewellery collection is exceptionally difficult. A professional valuation would require each stone of each item to be inspected for occlusions or other imperfections that cannot be detected by the naked eye.

Even where an estimate can be made, there is then the ‘royal premium’: the association with the royal family, which could multiply the value many times over.

In 1989, Laurence Krashes, a senior assessor for the US jeweller Harry Winston, described the task as ‘like landing a plane in fog without a radar’. He assessed the family’s collection – excluding the royal premium – at £36m for the royal journalist Andrew Morton.

The Guardian has identified several items Krashes did not consider, such as the Cullinan IX ring and a diamond necklace given to the then Princess Elizabeth as a wedding gift in 1947. Sara Abey, a fellow of the Gemmological Association and jewellery merchant, provided the Guardian with estimates for the additional pieces.

Morton multiplied Krashes’ estimates tenfold to try to achieve a more realistic value. However an auction of the late Princess Margaret's jewellery in 2006 suggests this may have been a considerable underestimate. A Guardian analysis found items sold for an average of 18 times the auction house’s top-end estimate.

Since that 2006 auction, the value of royal jewellery has increased further. Fifty of Margaret’s items went on sale again in 2020, with one diamond ring having an asking price of £1.1m, almost 10 times the 2006 sale price of £142,000. This was already higher than the original auction valuation of £70,000

Opting for caution, the Guardian has used a multiplier of 10 to reflect a conservative estimate of the royal premium.

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“back when Kate joined the family she didn’t really have a royal quality about her. I remember seeing her wear the nizam of Hyderabad necklace and it looked cheep on her(same with other royal jewels). But now, she has really come into her position. I don’t know how she did it, but lately she’s been radiating class and royalty and she’s just stunning” - Submitted by Anonymous

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I like the Cambridge's Lover's Knot Tiara but I do feel like Catherine uses it way too much lol.

what are your favorite royal/aristo tiaras?

I do like the CLK but with how many times we've seen it in recent years it's just getting a bit boring. It's a beautiful tiara, the sad thing is - to me- it's losing it's punch and wow factor.

Two of my favorite tiaras are from the BRF, one is the Fife Tiara and the other is the Nizam of Hyderabad, both are no longer in use (or in the case of the Nizam it's a necklace). They are both so beautiful and I wish that they were still owned by the BRF.

A lot of my favorite tiaras are not from the BRF, I love Denmark's Ruby Parure Tiara, Sweden's Aquamarine Kokoshnik, and the Connaught Tiara.

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The Princess of Wales: Royal Jewels (necklaces)

The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace

Queen Alexandra's Diamond and Pearl Necklace

Queen Elizabeth II's Bahrain Pearl Necklace

Queen Mary's Art Deco Emerald Choker

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The most expensive Star Necklaces in the world

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Star necklaces are jewelry pieces that feature a star-shaped pendant, often made of gold, silver, or other metals. They are popular accessories for women, as they can symbolize hope, dreams, or spirituality. Some Ora Gift Star Necklaces also have gemstones, such as diamonds, sapphires, or rubies, to make them more attractive and valuable.

While star necklaces are generally affordable and charming, some of them are exceptionally rare and expensive. These star necklaces are made with the finest materials and craftsmanship, and often have a unique history or significance behind them. Some of them are owned by celebrities, royalty, or collectors, who are willing to pay a fortune for these exclusive pieces. Check out some star necklaces.

In this blog post, we will explore the most expensive star necklaces in the world, and what makes them so special. We will also look at some of the other expensive star necklaces that have been sold or auctioned in the past.

The Star of China Diamond Necklace - $11.1 Million

The Star of China Diamond Necklace is the most expensive star necklace in the world, with a hefty price tag of $11.1 million. It is also one of the most exquisite and artistic diamond necklaces in the world, with a design that reflects the beauty and elegance of the star. The Star of China Diamond Necklace was created by Wallace Chan, a Chinese master jeweler, and was sold by Sotheby's in Hong Kong in 2015, to an anonymous buyer.

The Star of China Diamond Necklace features a 75.36-carat pear-shaped diamond, one of the finest and largest of its kind in the world. The diamond has a D color, and a flawless clarity, and is certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond is set in a white gold pendant, that has a star-shaped design, embellished with 1,869 diamonds, totaling 42.35 carats. The pendant is attached to a white gold chain, that has 1,782 diamonds, totaling 43.51 carats.

The Star of China Diamond Necklace is a stunning and unique piece, and it showcases the skill and innovation of Wallace Chan, one of the most influential jewelry designers of the 21st century. Chan is known for his sculptural and organic creations, that blend art and nature. Chan spent three years to create the Star of China Diamond Necklace, and used a special technique to create a three-dimensional effect for the star pendant. The necklace was also inspired by Chan's personal connection to the star, as he was born under the sign of Aquarius, which is ruled by the star.

The Star of the Season Diamond Necklace - $16.5 Million

The Star of the Season Diamond Necklace is another expensive star necklace in the world, with a hefty price tag of $16.5 million. It is also one of the most famous and historic diamonds in the world, with a history that dates back to the 19th century and the Indian royal family of Hyderabad. The Star of the Season Diamond Necklace was sold by Sotheby's in Geneva in 1995, to an anonymous buyer.

The Star of the Season Diamond Necklace features a 100.10-carat pear-shaped diamond, one of the finest and largest of its kind in the world. The diamond has a D color, and a flawless clarity, and is certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond is set in a platinum pendant, that has a star-shaped design, decorated with 18 diamonds, totaling 5.54 carats. The pendant is attached to a platinum chain, that has 108 diamonds, totaling 18.74 carats.

The Star of the Season Diamond Necklace has a fascinating history behind it. The diamond was discovered in India, in the Golconda mines, which produced some of the most famous and valuable diamonds in the world. The diamond was then owned by the Nizams of Hyderabad, who ruled from 1724 to 1948. The diamond was then sold to a private collector, who kept it for 50 years, until it was auctioned by Sotheby's in 1995. The necklace was then sold for $16. 5 million, setting a new world record for a single diamond at that time.

The Star of South Africa Diamond Necklace - $9.7 Million

The Star of South Africa Diamond Necklace is another expensive star necklace in the world, with a hefty price tag of $9.7 million. It is also one of the most historic and symbolic diamonds in the world, as it was the first large diamond discovered in South Africa, and sparked the diamond rush in the country. The Star of South Africa Diamond Necklace was sold by Christie's in London in 2008, to an anonymous buyer.

The Star of South Africa Diamond Necklace features a 47.69-carat pear-shaped diamond, one of the finest and largest of its kind in the world. The diamond has a D color, and a flawless clarity, and is certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond is set in a platinum pendant, that has a star-shaped design, adorned with 18 diamonds, totaling 4.54 carats. The pendant is attached to a platinum chain, that has 108 diamonds, totaling 16.37 carats.

The Star of South Africa Diamond Necklace has a fascinating story behind it. The diamond was discovered in 1869, by a shepherd boy named Erasmus Jacobs, who found it on the banks of the Orange River. The diamond was then bought by a trader named Schalk van Niekerk, who gave it to his wife as a gift. The diamond was then sold to a London jeweler named Harry Emanuel, who cut and polished it into its current shape and size. The diamond was then bought by the Earl of Dudley, who gave it to his wife as a wedding present. The diamond was then inherited by their descendants, who sold it at Christie's in 2008.

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Les Cartier de Meghan Part 3: My preciousss! O my preciousss! by u/Mickleborough

Les Cartier de Meghan, Part 3: My preciousss! O my preciousss! How many ways do I love thee? Let me count the ways.Now we come to the crux: How many Cartier pieces does Meghan possess? I put it at 4. In the order that I think they wound up in Meghan’s clutches:(1) The Love bracelet. Thought to have been a gift from Meghan’s first husband, Trevor Engelson, whom she married in 2011 after a 7-year relationship, and divorced in 2013. She mailed her wedding rings to him.Meghan’s actual wrist. The Love bracelet‘s the broad gold bangle. It’s been called the ‘modern love handcuff’ because you need a special screwdriver to remove it. Perhaps Meghan’s lost hers.(2) The Tank Française two-toned watch in stainless steel and gold. Meghan bought it to celebrate the commissioning of Suits for a 3rd season (it was ordered on 12 October 2012).Meghan’s actual wrist by Meghan’s actual face (cropped out of mercy for readers).This is what she had done with the watch, and what she proposes to do with it:‘But Mom, my initials are L.D.M-W.’(3) The Galanterie studs in diamonds and white gold. Meghan wore this at her spectacle wedding. Meghan’s actual ears attached to Meghan’s actual head and actual face. As for the honker - who nose?As she’d worn it a couple of times before the wedding but after she’d become engaged to the ginger prince, it’s been theorised that this wasn’t a wedding gift. My guess is that it was - at £12,000 / $14,600, it seems unlikely to have been a personal purchase. But she couldn’t resist flaunting them before the wedding - including to the 25th memorial service of Stephen Lawrence, a young man killed in a racially motivated stabbing.She’s worn these studs a few times now.(4) Diana‘s gold Tank Française watch, which was given to her by Harry. Meghan’s actual wrist, weighed down by Diana’s watch and Trevor’s bracelet, attached to Meghan’s actual hand, which is clutching a copy of The Bench, which was being read loud by the wench at the time. Diana’s Tank pretty much doesn’t leave Meghan’s wrist - perhaps she’s already given her two-toned Tank to her 2-year-old daughter?C’est tout. That, I think, is all the Cartier that Meghan possesses. No bracelet and earrings worth a couple hundred thousand £ / $, no gold necklet. And of all the pieces she has, the best were bought by others, and given to her.Whilst we’re on the subject of Cartier…Here’s the then Duchess of Cambridge wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace. A wedding gift from the Nizam to the late Queen Elizabeth, he’d told her to go to Cartier and choose anything she liked.How does it feel to have £66 million / $80.8 million around your neck? A final appendix to come. post link: https://ift.tt/VSJK9cQ author: Mickleborough submitted: September 23, 2023 at 10:11PM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit