Actually it is both a necklace and tiara the same time. A tiara is a head ornament usualy worn by royal and noble ladies on formal occasions. Tiaras are usually a curved vertical band with a central peak, all encrusted with diamonds or other gemstones. In the Victorian era some tiaras were made so that the central part could be detached from its framework and worn as a necklace. Such is the case with this piece of high class antique jewelry.

When it was offered to us, both the tiara's framework as well as the part that would close the tiara to make it into a necklace were missing. So we had to make the neck-part our selves. We did it in such a way that the original design was respected and in a reversable way. In the jewelbox, beneath the presentation part for the tiara, there is still in a special dedicated place the little screw driver and small gold screw that were used to fix the tiara to its frame. (see pictures)

It comes in its original box from a jeweller to the Belgian Court (see pictures). The interior of the box reads in gold letters:
Maison Jean Dufour Fres
Auguste Dufour
Joaillier de L.L.M.M.
le Roi & la Reine
104 Rue Royale
Bruxelles

Details:

Era: Victorian

Period: ca. 1860

Condition: excellent condition

Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold

Diamonds: 43 old brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 7.04 crt. and 291 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Total diamond weight: approx. 7.04 crt. (without the rose cut diamonds)

Dimensions: Inner circumference 42,00 cm (16,54 inch), height in centerpiece 4,50 cm (1,77 inch)

Weight: 76,50 gram

Resizing: Resizing, larger and smaller, is possible. Please ask in advance.

Reference Nº: 12202-0030

Antique and Vintage Jewelry
Antique Jewelry