In the previous article (related reading: The scum male king, who lost her son at the age of 27, she is the longest reigning princess in the United Kingdom, leading the Choker trend), Mr. J told everyone that Alexandra, with her own talent and wisdom, jumped from a fairy tale princess in Denmark to a British princess, and with her own kindness and hard work, waited for the recognition of Queen Victoria and the public.
Alexandra
Although her husband Edward VII was a man of great affection, he was not stingy with Alexandra in jewelry, and gave her countless jewelry. Most of the many luxurious jewelry currently circulated by the British royal family are derived from this period.
Succeeded to the throne as Queen of England
On 22 January 1901, Queen Victoria, who had reigned for 64 years, died, and Edward VII, 61, and Alexandra, 59, finally succeeded to the throne as king and queen in their lifetime.
Coronation ceremony
On 9 August 1902, the two held a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
At the coronation, Alexandra wore an ornate yellow dress and a crown encrusted with Diamonds of the Mountain of Light.
Queen Alexandra
The "Mountain of Light" diamond, originating from the Krul Mine in India, dates back to 1304 and weighed 800 carats when mined, then ground into a rose shape, weighing 191 carats, and was set in the eyes of a goddess in a temple in the capital, Valangar.
"Mountain of Light" diamond
In 1850, the Mountain of Light diamonds were made into armbands and became the collection of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
Armbands
Later, the cut diamond was set into Queen Victoria's crown, which was set into Queen Alexandra's crown after Queen Victoria's death in 1901.
Queen Alexandra wears a diamond crown set in the Mountain of Light
In order to match this luxurious crown, Queen Alexandra also wore many jewelry around her neck and wrists, of course, the most eye-catching is the layered and different styles of pearl and diamond necklaces worn in front of the neck.
One of the diamond necklaces, consisting of 25 cushion-cut diamonds and a 22.48 ct pendant, was inherited from Queen Victoria.
Diamond necklace
With sparkling diamonds, gentle and rounded pearls, and brilliant colored treasures, Queen Alexandra looks even more dignified against the backdrop of jewelry.
Of course, the same pearlescent is the 61-year-old Edward VII.
Although his private life is not in order, it has to be admitted that he has an innate talent for fashion.
Edward VII
Due to the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria fell into deep sorrow in her later years, and she no longer managed the affairs of the state, and even required that the whole country should only wear mourning jewelry.
Queen Victoria mourns Prince Albert
The melancholy atmosphere gradually affected all fields, including the fashion industry, and the country's politics were even more chaotic, and the monarchy was crumbling.
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attended the opening ceremony of parliament
In order to save the bleak British monarchy, Edward VII, who had just succeeded to the throne, often wore a variety of fashionable and gorgeous costumes, and appeared in public with Queen Alexandra in a high profile.
Fashion led with Edward VII
Edward VII was keen on social balls, and under his influence, wearing a double-breasted suit, not buttoning the last button, pulling on the hem of his pants, wearing a handsome Humboldt hat on his head, and holding a cigar in his hand, became the most popular outfit for gentlemen at that time.
Under the leadership of Queen Alexandra, the women changed the melancholy and dull dressing style of the late Victorian period, dreamy and light lace, with stockings that highlight the curves of the body, and simple and generous hairstyles, highlighting the unique charm of women.
Dress of Edwardian women
Of course, jewelry has also changed the large and complex style of the Victorian period and changed in the direction of refinement and smallness.
Edwardian jewelry
During this period, British jewelry was light, elegant and feminine, and a large number of hanging pendants, bows, flowers, leaves, and paisleys formed a very representative style, which was later called "Edwardian".
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Alexandra Indian style jewelry
And Queen Alexandra is the best spokesperson for this exquisite and aesthetic style.
Set with 448 diamonds, the Alexandra crown is distinctly Russian in an extravagant atmosphere.
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Queen Alexandra's Russian crown
The Queen Adelaide brooch, made up of 6 large diamonds and some small diamonds, shines dazzlingly.
Queen Adelaide brooch
The Indian-inspired necklace commissioned by Alexandra to Cartier is lightweight and elegant, with a bold color scheme.
Indian style necklace
These jewelry styles undoubtedly stood at the peak of fashion, and Queen Alexandra became a trend figure of the era and an idol in the hearts of the people.
Death of Edward VII Alexandra was depressed
On May 6, 1910, Edward VII, who had reigned for only nine years at the age of 69, died of pneumonia, and his second son, George V, succeeded to the throne. Queen Alexandra has been heartbroken and sullen all day.
Although the departure of Edward VII hit her hard, life went on, and she no longer interfered in the affairs of the country, but devoted herself to charity and helped the people in need as much as she could.
In 1925, at the age of 81, Queen Alexandra died at Sandringham Palace, ending her life.
Mr J said:
From the princess of the fairytale kingdom to the queen of The United Kingdom above ten thousand people, she and her husband Edward VII saved the precarious British monarchy, dominated the desirable Belle Era, and witnessed the prosperity of Britain.
Although Alexandra has passed away, the jewelry she left behind will firmly remember this history and become an heirloom in the British royal family from generation to generation.
Jewelry has a story, pay attention to the jeweler, take you to understand the legendary life behind the legendary jewelry.
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