Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara Queen Victoria’s ruby and diamond bandeau was designed by Prince Albert and made by Joseph Kitching in 1844. In 1848, the piece was altered by Garrard’s (the court jeweller) and again in 1860, when ‘Strawberry leaves, scrolls and Rubies‘ were added. From then, it became known as the Strawberry Leaf… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara
The Oriental Circlet is perhaps one of the least known of Queen Victoria’s collection. In todays blog we look at the tiara’s background and how it was used after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901. Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet as it is today As with many pieces of jewellery owned by Queen Victoria, the Oriental Circlet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara