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Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

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Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The jewelry chapter is here again, this time the Luxembourg royal family with a lot of money and little trouble. Located in the northwest of Europe, surrounded by France, Germany and Belgium, Luxembourg was an independent country and the only remaining Grand Duchy on the continent.

1. Imperial Crown

Also known as the Crown of the City Walls, this is the largest and most important crown of the Luxembourg family, with a height of 11 cm and a width of 19 cm. It is stipulated that the Grand Duchess/Grand Duchess is only available, but others can also borrow it for important occasions.

There are several sources that say it. One is Elizabeth, the first wife from Grand Duchess Charlotte's grandfather. Another is that it was bought by his grandfather, William, Duke of Nassau, for his second wife, Württemberg Pauline.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

It was first seen in 1919 when Charlotte got married, and the crown was also used when her eldest sister Hilda married more than a decade later.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

On the right is the sister

The city wall can be said to be Charlotte's true love, and she must wear it when she abdicates the throne

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Charlotte's daughter-in-law and goddaughter Josephine Charlotte (JC) was largely unimpressed by the walls and occasionally wore them

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The current Grand Duchess Maria Theresa (MT) probably feels too heavy to wear it rarely, but can resist a day at Victoria's wedding

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

2. Chaumet Emerald Crown

Also known as the bull's eye crown, it was made by Charlotte after she got married to Napoleon's royal jeweler Chamei, the design is simple and crude, and it is the Chaume searchlight style at a glance.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

This crown is also stipulated that only the Grand Duchess/Grand Duchess can wear it

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Although there are rules, the other day Luxembourg attended the New Year's reception, and the little princess Alexandra also unlocked this top

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

3. Adelaide-Marie Sapphire Crown

Overall, it is designed from leaves of various sizes, and the center diamond is sapphire. The original owner was Charlotte's grandmother Adelaide Mary, and later Charlotte added a diamond underneath, and then in JC and mt, which are cold, so beautiful and existential that they are not worn, and now several current/former daughters-in-law have worn it.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

In the first two years, MT lent the crown to her husband's relatives as a wedding crown, and the center stone in the middle could be exchanged for something else

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

4. Corolla No. 1

This big point, the source is unknown, but judging from the fact that the predecessor let the eldest duke's sister wear this top at the wedding, it should be an old product.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

This crown in Luxembourg belongs to everyone can wear casually, and the second daughter-in-law Claire and the former daughter-in-law Tessi have worn it

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

5. Corolla No. 2

This small dot, the source is not known, is changed with a brooch, this is more suitable for a necklace.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The eldest sister of the current Grand Duke, Princess Marie-Asteri, married her daughter and second daughter-in-law

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

6. Pearl diamond crown

The necklace from Charlotte, which later changed Shangmei to a crown, was usually worn mainly by MT, but also lent to her sister-in-law to wear.

Both the daughter and daughter-in-law Stephanie have worn it, and the diamonds on it can be exchanged for other gemstones

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

It can also be worn as a choker

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

7. Congolese Diamond Crown

When JC got married, the chocolate government gave two crowns as a dowry, and the diamonds came from colonial Congo and were produced by Van Cleef & Arpels. It can also be used as a necklace, and Luxembourg female relatives are indeed worn more often as necklaces. Look at the tear behind his house and this one never appears again, it may be sold.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

8. Belgian roll-shaped crown

One of the dowries, the diamond came from Congo and was made by Henry Coosemans. With a center diamond of 8.1 carats and can be detached as a ring, this can be said to be JC's true love crown.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

JC lent it to his second daughter-in-law Sibila

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The eldest daughter-in-law, MT, who was not welcomed by JC, was put on after her death because she was a civilian and of Cuban descent

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

9. Aquamarine set

Jic made it for himself, a set of crown necklace earrings bracelet, but JC doesn't seem to have worn it much, and it is estimated that he feels ugly. His family design is very fascinating, and the necklace is bigger than the crown.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

In recent years, the little princess has also worn it

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Stephanie wears a necklace bracelet

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

10. Sapphire bracelet crown

A wedding gift from the Federation of Belgian Nobles when JC got married. In fact, this one is more suitable as a necklace or bracelet, and it has almost no sense of existence as a crown.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The second daughter Margarissa has worn it several times, and it should be given to her

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

11. Emerald peacock crown/necklace

It was originally a wedding gift from Princess Ingeborg of Sweden to her daughter Asteri. JC only tore a batch of jewelry back from his mother's house in the 80s, this one is actually a pendant accessory, JC asked Van Cleef & Arpels to change it into a necklace crown dual-use. Why bother jewelers, this look can only be worn as a necklace.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

12. Yellow topaz set

The source is unknown, but the earliest was a JC belt, with earring necklaces. This one is more like a headband, and it is indeed a headband, but his family likes to be a crown belt.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

13. Amethyst Crown No. 1

The source is unknown, it is said to be from the JC period, and not many people have seen it, and the meaning of JC's eldest daughter and granddaughter-in-law, the current Grand Duke Crown Princess Stephanie, has been worn several times.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

14. Amethyst Crown No. 2

This set has earring necklaces, but the material does not look good, it is black, and it seems that MT has worn it.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

15. Turquoise set

Another suspected crown with a chain, and the matching necklace is huge... The source is unknown, some people speculate that it is an old product from the 19th century, but what is certain is that in 06, MT found this set of damaged jewelry in the jewelry library, so he found a jeweler to repair it, and also made necklace earrings casually.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

After doing it, MT wore it a few times and it was cold, mainly for daughters-in-law and daughters, and this small fresh style is also very suitable for young people

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

16&17, Sapphire Pseudo-Crown No. 1 &2

It was originally a necklace, but JC wore it when he was crowned, and now it is pressed at the bottom of the box.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Personal jewelry & supernumerary

1. Butterfly crown

It should be bought by Grand Duke Guillaume for his wife, very small and fresh style, but also honey a little TB goods...

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

2. Princess Claire Ruby Crown Set

The dowry of Claire, the second Princess of Luxembourg, is really Luxembourgish-style, and the necklace and crown should be replaced.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

3. Spire diamond crown

It is a wedding gift from the mother's family of the second princess of Luxembourg, Sibyla, which can be disassembled and changed into a large and small one, the small one has borrowed the former concubine, and the large one has borrowed from the aristocratic friend.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

4. Bulgari Aquamarine set

It was a wedding gift from Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain to her daughter Beatrice, with necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, rings and large brooches. The set was shared by Beatrix's daughter Sandra and Olympia, whose daughter was Princess Sibylla of Luxembourg.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The current look is a version that has undergone 2 makeovers, starting with pearls. Later, Eugenia thought it was too thin, so she replaced it with a drop-shaped aquamarine. Beatrice noticed that the frame began to become brittle after too long, so she asked Bulgari to reinforce it and change it casually.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Changed the queen's hoop crown after crashing

Sibylla wore this set in 2012 and shocked everyone

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

5. The Lanno crown of Belgium

Stephanie's maiden crown, although it looks small, but the main diamond is large. The crown was made in 1878 by the local jeweler Altenloh and wore by Stephanie's sisters-in-law when they got married.

Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jewelry: Take stock of the crowns of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

In general, although his family has many crowns, there are few who can fight, and you can find that the further back I go, the smaller the crown becomes, but the larger it is.

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