I know that the first photo shows Princess Fatimah (also Fatma and Fatima) Ismail of Egypt, daughter of the Khedive Ismail. He is known to have made extravagant purchases from leading European jewellers, so perhaps he purchased these jewels.
The Princess was actively involved in funding the university in Cairo and in campaigns for the right of females to a university education.
There are a number of articles about her on the internet. This is one http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/32/1168/259505/Folk/Inspiring-Women/Princess-Fatma-Ismail-The-woman-behind-Cairo-Unive.aspx
The first photo seems to be taken from a full length portrait, seen tinted in various colours on the web. Here is one https://www.greategypt.org/2017/01/princess-fatima-ismail.html
Sorry, I cannot find a clearer image.
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