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The Mary Ethel Burns collection was one of the most spectacular ever created by Boucheron.

For her engagement, the father of the young woman who was to become Lady Harcourt accompanied his daughter to the Maison’s boutique so that she could compose her wedding chest. As an adoring father, Walter Hayes Burns wanted her to have the most beautiful trousseau ever seen and instructed his daughter to choose and order all of the jewels she dreamed of.
It is said that Mary spent several days in the boutique, selecting the most exquisite jewels and sparkling stones. One of the jewels she selected for her "Corbeille de Marriage" was this tiara which was the gift of her mother.
A complete parure of turquoises and diamonds, including tiara, choker and ear studs, completed the "wedding basket" and was her father's present.