History of Famous Jewels and Collections: Re: Whar is left to day from the Heirloom of Princess Helene Vladimorinovna

Good to know that Prince Michael has put his Jewels in Trust found. had not known that. I actually why not more of the british boble Families do that to prevent inheritance Taxes. Or to leave the Family property not to the oldest son but to his oldest son. . This is was someof the german noble Familie do. so one time less to pay inheritance taxes. But then i do not know if this would be possible in the UK.

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The Bow Brooch was sold to Mrs Charles Wrightsman, famous American Socialite and Art collector.
Where it is now is unknown:

The fate of Princess Marina's Jewellery is one of the reasons I think the British Royal family should have a Jewel Foundation like the Dutch and the Swedish.

Not only did she have her own Romanov pieces, she had the Cambridge Sapphires, an important piece of craftsmanship that predated Queen Victoria. And I still can't believe the Connaughts were allowed to sell Queen Victoria's Turkish Diamond Necklace.

I suppose we should be grateful that Prince Michael has set up a Trust for the pieces he inherited but when you think about what has been lost over the years it really is a crime.