by Samantha Ashenhurst | March 28, 2019 12:03 pm
Christie’s[2] upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva will present a never-before-auctioned aquamarine and diamond tiara once owned by Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland.
Crafted by Fabergé[3] in 1904, the piece was commissioned by Frederick Francis IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, as a wedding gift for his bride. The tiara, which has a pre-sale estimate of CHF 230,000 to 340,000 (CAD$309,412 to $457,392), features nine graduated, pear-shaped aquamarines and old-, cushion-, and rose-cut diamonds.
“This Fabergé tiara is of symbolic design with forget-me-not flowers tied with ribbon bows, signifying true and eternal love, pierced by arrows representing Cupid, a token of endearment, attraction, and affection,” Christie’s stated.
The piece can be viewed in London from April 9 to 11, and again in Geneva from May 10 until it is auctioned on May 15.
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