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Good afternoon all, hope we are still keeping safe and well.

I am trying to stop procrastinating and finish my series on the Vladimir legacy and I could do with some help on my last article, the Vladimir Tiara.

Does anyone know why the Spanish Bulgari Aquamarine Tiara looks so similar to the Vladimir.

I know the Nancy Leeds and the Princess Paley versions were made because Grand Duchess Vladimir left the tiara at Cartier in 1911 for cleaning.

But the Bulgari one was made in 1935, long after Queen Mary bought it from Princess Nicolas. As far as I know, Queen Mary had no dealings with Bulgari.

I suppose what I'm asking is there any evidence that Infanta Beatriz said 'Make me one like cousin Mary's' or did Bulgari go 'that's a good idea for a tiara?'

Thanks as always x