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Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general) Posted by Franck on December 17, 2019, 9:20 pm Dear all, I would like to have more information about the collection of jewels owned and worn by Queen Sophia of Spain. Indeed she has worn at least 10 different diamond necklaces, 6 ruby and diamond necklaces...sapphires + emeralds + turquoise. She has worn also many brooches before and during the reign of her husband. I am also struck by the fact that the infant Christina and Elena wore many jewels in the past (several ruby necklaces for examples...) Do you think these jewels are owned by Queen Sophia of Spain. Last but not least Queen Letizia who is not found of jewels has worn many different earrings.... Consequently, I would like to know if there is a site which sums up the collection of jewels owned/worn the Spanish royal family (like the Queen Jewels vault for example). Apart from my very beloved British royal family (despite the fact that many known jewels worn by her former queens have now been worn/discovered) I do think that the Spanish royal family has the most mysterious collection of jewels. Contrary to the others European royal family (Netherlands, Danemark, Sweden....Luxembourg) the collection of jewels owned by the Spanish royal family seems mysterious, not very well known and also very very huge ! I would be very grateful if you could provide many few information about about this mysterious collection of jewels. Very best regards, Franck

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general) Posted by OmerH on December 18, 2019, 3:30 am, in reply to "Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general)" Dear Franck I thank you so much for bringing up one of my favourite subjects i.e. the very vast collection of jewels worn by HM Queen Sofia. Let me start off with her diamond necklaces: Wedding Necklace: Worn by the then Princess Sofia of Greece at ther wedding in 1962. Also worn by Queen Letizia. Diamond Tassle Demi-Parure Square Diamond Reviere Diamond V Shape Necklace: Often a Grey pearl is worn as pendant. Floral Necklace Diamond reviere

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general) Posted by Dave on December 18, 2019, 1:35 pm, in reply to "Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general)" An interesting thread Franck. I can recall doing a thread myself some time ago with pictures on some of the jewels in the Spanish royal family featuring Queen Sophia and one of her daughters. I still however think the BRF has the biggest and most mysterious of all jewel collections their is because just when one thinks we have seen it all where the BRF is concerned a card is pulled from the proverbial sleeve. Just think about it, the DoCorn debuted not one but 2 overwhelming ruby and diamond necklaces, yet we can only suspect they were gifts from the Saudis. What if one of them came from a private gift from either the PoW or some personal fried. We are only now seeing the real legacy of the late QEQM etc. Queen Sophia is the daughter of a former and late Queen that being Queen Frederica of Greece and formally of Hanover, so one must question how many other jewels outside of the tiara received from her mother she had in her trousseau. And Queen Mercedes of Spain the mother in law of Queen Sophia seemed to have held onto much legacy and family pieces while living in exile, herself being a product of that famous jewel owning family the Orleans of France. So I would agree that most if not all of the jewels seen on the Queen are privately owned as the Spanish monarchy was defunct for a while before it was allowed to return under General Franco. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Dear all, I would like to have more information about the collection of jewels owned and worn by Queen Sophia of Spain. Indeed she has worn at least 10 different diamond necklaces, 6 ruby and diamond necklaces...sapphires + emeralds + turquoise. She has worn also many brooches before and during the reign of her husband. I am also struck by the fact that the infant Christina and Elena wore many jewels in the past (several ruby necklaces for examples...) Do you think these jewels are owned by Queen Sophia of Spain. Last but not least Queen Letizia who is not found of jewels has worn many different earrings.... Consequently, I would like to know if there is a site which sums up the collection of jewels owned/worn the Spanish royal family (like the Queen Jewels vault for example). Apart from my very beloved British royal family (despite the fact that many known jewels worn by her former queens have now been worn/discovered) I do think that the Spanish royal family has the most mysterious collection of jewels. Contrary to the others European royal family (Netherlands, Danemark, Sweden....Luxembourg) the collection of jewels owned by the Spanish royal family seems mysterious, not very well known and also very very huge ! I would be very grateful if you could provide many few information about about this mysterious collection of jewels. Very best regards, Franck

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general) Posted by Stefan on December 18, 2019, 5:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general)" As for the tiaras 4 of them are owned by the Queen. The floral tiara was a wEdding gift from Franco but has origins fro the spansich Royal as it has once belonged to the frist wife of King Alfonso XII., the shell tiara ws a wedding gift from the Count and Coutness of Barceelona and the naiarchis rubies where a wedding fti from Niarchos. Have alo read the Theory that many from the demi Partues (where often onyl the necklace or the earrings are wron) are gift from arabian royals as the spanish RF is close to them. Previous Message An interesting thread Franck. I can recall doing a thread myself some time ago with pictures on some of the jewels in the Spanish royal family featuring Queen Sophia and one of her daughters. I still however think the BRF has the biggest and most mysterious of all jewel collections their is because just when one thinks we have seen it all where the BRF is concerned a card is pulled from the proverbial sleeve. Just think about it, the DoCorn debuted not one but 2 overwhelming ruby and diamond necklaces, yet we can only suspect they were gifts from the Saudis. What if one of them came from a private gift from either the PoW or some personal fried. We are only now seeing the real legacy of the late QEQM etc. Queen Sophia is the daughter of a former and late Queen that being Queen Frederica of Greece and formally of Hanover, so one must question how many other jewels outside of the tiara received from her mother she had in her trousseau. And Queen Mercedes of Spain the mother in law of Queen Sophia seemed to have held onto much legacy and family pieces while living in exile, herself being a product of that famous jewel owning family the Orleans of France. So I would agree that most if not all of the jewels seen on the Queen are privately owned as the Spanish monarchy was defunct for a while before it was allowed to return under General Franco. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Dear all, I would like to have more information about the collection of jewels owned and worn by Queen Sophia of Spain. Indeed she has worn at least 10 different diamond necklaces, 6 ruby and diamond necklaces...sapphires + emeralds + turquoise. She has worn also many brooches before and during the reign of her husband. I am also struck by the fact that the infant Christina and Elena wore many jewels in the past (several ruby necklaces for examples...) Do you think these jewels are owned by Queen Sophia of Spain. Last but not least Queen Letizia who is not found of jewels has worn many different earrings.... Consequently, I would like to know if there is a site which sums up the collection of jewels owned/worn the Spanish royal family (like the Queen Jewels vault for example). Apart from my very beloved British royal family (despite the fact that many known jewels worn by her former queens have now been worn/discovered) I do think that the Spanish royal family has the most mysterious collection of jewels. Contrary to the others European royal family (Netherlands, Danemark, Sweden....Luxembourg) the collection of jewels owned by the Spanish royal family seems mysterious, not very well known and also very very huge ! I would be very grateful if you could provide many few information about about this mysterious collection of jewels. Very best regards, Franck

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general) Posted by Maria Olivia on December 19, 2019, 12:26 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general)" To me , The now Queen wears perfectly the Grand tiaras which belonged to the Queen of Spain and not to Queen Sofia. The tiara she prefers is the Prussian tiara, her Wedding tiara. Queen Letizia never wore it since she is Queen . The Shell tiara, floral tiara and ruby tiara are wedding gifts. Will She give them to the Princess of Asturie ? All the Crown Princes/Princess are now married , all the scandinavian Royals too. I don't see Infantas Elena and Christina wearing tiarss any more. Previous Message As for the tiaras 4 of them are owned by the Queen. The floral tiara was a wEdding gift from Franco but has origins fro the spansich Royal as it has once belonged to the frist wife of King Alfonso XII., the shell tiara ws a wedding gift from the Count and Coutness of Barceelona and the naiarchis rubies where a wedding fti from Niarchos. Have alo read the Theory that many from the demi Partues (where often onyl the necklace or the earrings are wron) are gift from arabian royals as the spanish RF is close to them. Previous Message An interesting thread Franck. I can recall doing a thread myself some time ago with pictures on some of the jewels in the Spanish royal family featuring Queen Sophia and one of her daughters. I still however think the BRF has the biggest and most mysterious of all jewel collections their is because just when one thinks we have seen it all where the BRF is concerned a card is pulled from the proverbial sleeve. Just think about it, the DoCorn debuted not one but 2 overwhelming ruby and diamond necklaces, yet we can only suspect they were gifts from the Saudis. What if one of them came from a private gift from either the PoW or some personal fried. We are only now seeing the real legacy of the late QEQM etc. Queen Sophia is the daughter of a former and late Queen that being Queen Frederica of Greece and formally of Hanover, so one must question how many other jewels outside of the tiara received from her mother she had in her trousseau. And Queen Mercedes of Spain the mother in law of Queen Sophia seemed to have held onto much legacy and family pieces while living in exile, herself being a product of that famous jewel owning family the Orleans of France. So I would agree that most if not all of the jewels seen on the Queen are privately owned as the Spanish monarchy was defunct for a while before it was allowed to return under General Franco. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Dear all, I would like to have more information about the collection of jewels owned and worn by Queen Sophia of Spain. Indeed she has worn at least 10 different diamond necklaces, 6 ruby and diamond necklaces...sapphires + emeralds + turquoise. She has worn also many brooches before and during the reign of her husband. I am also struck by the fact that the infant Christina and Elena wore many jewels in the past (several ruby necklaces for examples...) Do you think these jewels are owned by Queen Sophia of Spain. Last but not least Queen Letizia who is not found of jewels has worn many different earrings.... Consequently, I would like to know if there is a site which sums up the collection of jewels owned/worn the Spanish royal family (like the Queen Jewels vault for example). Apart from my very beloved British royal family (despite the fact that many known jewels worn by her former queens have now been worn/discovered) I do think that the Spanish royal family has the most mysterious collection of jewels. Contrary to the others European royal family (Netherlands, Danemark, Sweden....Luxembourg) the collection of jewels owned by the Spanish royal family seems mysterious, not very well known and also very very huge ! I would be very grateful if you could provide many few information about about this mysterious collection of jewels. Very best regards, Franck

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - a beautiful summary found Posted by Franck on December 19, 2019, 12:47 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels (and the royal family in general)" Dear all, Thank you for your very welcoming answers. I have just found a link concerning the necklaces worn by Queen Sophia of Spain? It is a very interesting summary. I do not know who has made this summary. She has also worn many other jewels. http://img2196.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=26461_collaresultimocv6_122_336lo.jpg Franck Previous Message As for the tiaras 4 of them are owned by the Queen. The floral tiara was a wEdding gift from Franco but has origins fro the spansich Royal as it has once belonged to the frist wife of King Alfonso XII., the shell tiara ws a wedding gift from the Count and Coutness of Barceelona and the naiarchis rubies where a wedding fti from Niarchos. Have alo read the Theory that many from the demi Partues (where often onyl the necklace or the earrings are wron) are gift from arabian royals as the spanish RF is close to them. Previous Message An interesting thread Franck. I can recall doing a thread myself some time ago with pictures on some of the jewels in the Spanish royal family featuring Queen Sophia and one of her daughters. I still however think the BRF has the biggest and most mysterious of all jewel collections their is because just when one thinks we have seen it all where the BRF is concerned a card is pulled from the proverbial sleeve. Just think about it, the DoCorn debuted not one but 2 overwhelming ruby and diamond necklaces, yet we can only suspect they were gifts from the Saudis. What if one of them came from a private gift from either the PoW or some personal fried. We are only now seeing the real legacy of the late QEQM etc. Queen Sophia is the daughter of a former and late Queen that being Queen Frederica of Greece and formally of Hanover, so one must question how many other jewels outside of the tiara received from her mother she had in her trousseau. And Queen Mercedes of Spain the mother in law of Queen Sophia seemed to have held onto much legacy and family pieces while living in exile, herself being a product of that famous jewel owning family the Orleans of France. So I would agree that most if not all of the jewels seen on the Queen are privately owned as the Spanish monarchy was defunct for a while before it was allowed to return under General Franco. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Dear all, I would like to have more information about the collection of jewels owned and worn by Queen Sophia of Spain. Indeed she has worn at least 10 different diamond necklaces, 6 ruby and diamond necklaces...sapphires + emeralds + turquoise. She has worn also many brooches before and during the reign of her husband. I am also struck by the fact that the infant Christina and Elena wore many jewels in the past (several ruby necklaces for examples...) Do you think these jewels are owned by Queen Sophia of Spain. Last but not least Queen Letizia who is not found of jewels has worn many different earrings.... Consequently, I would like to know if there is a site which sums up the collection of jewels owned/worn the Spanish royal family (like the Queen Jewels vault for example). Apart from my very beloved British royal family (despite the fact that many known jewels worn by her former queens have now been worn/discovered) I do think that the Spanish royal family has the most mysterious collection of jewels. Contrary to the others European royal family (Netherlands, Danemark, Sweden....Luxembourg) the collection of jewels owned by the Spanish royal family seems mysterious, not very well known and also very very huge ! I would be very grateful if you could provide many few information about about this mysterious collection of jewels. Very best regards, Franck

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - a beautiful summary found Posted by OmerH on December 19, 2019, 1:15 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - a beautiful summary found " Great find Franck!!! It does cover many of the pieces in her collection. Here I will add some more: Multicolour pearl necklace: Queen Sofia is often seen for both daytime and evening events in this multicolour 3 strand necklace with matching earrings. Sometimes only one or two strands are worn: It turns out that this is one short and one long necklace hence enabling HM to wear it in many differing combinations.

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - a beautiful summary found Posted by Franck on December 19, 2019, 4:30 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - a beautiful summary found " More sets of jewels : Saudi gifts, worn for the Kings visit to Spain in 2001. Carved emeralds and tuti frutti gems brooches and bracelet set.(worn once) upload pictures huge sapphire earrings (worn also during a saudi visit). During a visit to Thailand the queen wore also a huge set of sapphire bracelet and ring. A ruby set gift from Saudi royals (she wore it only for a saudi visit) Franck Previous Message Great find Franck!!! It does cover many of the pieces in her collection. Here I will add some more: Multicolour pearl necklace: Queen Sofia is often seen for both daytime and evening events in this multicolour 3 strand necklace with matching earrings. Sometimes only one or two strands are worn: It turns out that this is one short and one long necklace hence enabling HM to wear it in many differing combinations.

Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - other necklaces Posted by Franck on December 19, 2019, 7:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - a beautiful summary found " 1°A Bulgari necklace with pink tourmaline, aquamarine, peridot and citrine upload image 2° Maybe an other Bulgari set : 3° An indian set of jewels : 4° A coral set also worn by the Queen Letizia 5° A three strand pearl necklace : hostings pic 6°Her mother's ruby pendant : 7° An emerald and diamond brooch : 8° An amethyst ? and diamond brooch : twitter png Franck Saudi gifts, worn for the Kings visit to Spain in 2001. Carved emeralds and tuti frutti gems brooches and bracelet set.(worn once) upload pictures huge sapphire earrings (worn also during a saudi visit). During a visit to Thailand the queen wore also a huge set of sapphire bracelet and ring. A ruby set gift from Saudi royals (she wore it only for a saudi visit) Franck Previous Message Great find Franck!!! It does cover many of the pieces in her collection. Here I will add some more: Multicolour pearl necklace: Queen Sofia is often seen for both daytime and evening events in this multicolour 3 strand necklace with matching earrings. Sometimes only one or two strands are worn: It turns out that this is one short and one long necklace hence enabling HM to wear it in many differing combinations.

Thankyou all Posted by Mike on December 20, 2019, 7:56 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Sophia of Spain 's collection of jewels - other necklaces " This has been a most enlightening series of posts. I have seen many pieces that I did not know the SRF had. Imagine if they had not sold the Emeralds and or lost pieces out of the main branch. Bravo again and thanks. Previous Message 1°A Bulgari necklace with pink tourmaline, aquamarine, peridot and citrine upload image 2° Maybe an other Bulgari set : 3° An indian set of jewels : 4° A coral set also worn by the Queen Letizia 5° A three strand pearl necklace : hostings pic 6°Her mother's ruby pendant : 7° An emerald and diamond brooch : 8° An amethyst ? and diamond brooch : twitter png Franck Saudi gifts, worn for the Kings visit to Spain in 2001. Carved emeralds and tuti frutti gems brooches and bracelet set.(worn once) upload pictures huge sapphire earrings (worn also during a saudi visit). During a visit to Thailand the queen wore also a huge set of sapphire bracelet and ring. A ruby set gift from Saudi royals (she wore it only for a saudi visit) Franck Previous Message Great find Franck!!! It does cover many of the pieces in her collection. Here I will add some more: Multicolour pearl necklace: Queen Sofia is often seen for both daytime and evening events in this multicolour 3 strand necklace with matching earrings. Sometimes only one or two strands are worn: It turns out that this is one short and one long necklace hence enabling HM to wear it in many differing combinations.

Re: Infants Cristina and Elena's jewels and a question Posted by Franck on December 23, 2019, 9:32 pm, in reply to "Thankyou all" Do you think these jewels are owned by the Infants or loaned by Queen Sofia of Spain ? All these photos were taken on the net. I° Infant Elena : 2° Infant Elena : Franck Previous Message This has been a most enlightening series of posts. I have seen many pieces that I did not know the SRF had. Imagine if they had not sold the Emeralds and or lost pieces out of the main branch. Bravo again and thanks. Previous Message 1°A Bulgari necklace with pink tourmaline, aquamarine, peridot and citrine upload image 2° Maybe an other Bulgari set : 3° An indian set of jewels : 4° A coral set also worn by the Queen Letizia 5° A three strand pearl necklace : hostings pic 6°Her mother's ruby pendant : 7° An emerald and diamond brooch : 8° An amethyst ? and diamond brooch : twitter png Franck Saudi gifts, worn for the Kings visit to Spain in 2001. Carved emeralds and tuti frutti gems brooches and bracelet set.(worn once) upload pictures huge sapphire earrings (worn also during a saudi visit). During a visit to Thailand the queen wore also a huge set of sapphire bracelet and ring. A ruby set gift from Saudi royals (she wore it only for a saudi visit) Franck Previous Message Great find Franck!!! It does cover many of the pieces in her collection. Here I will add some more: Multicolour pearl necklace: Queen Sofia is often seen for both daytime and evening events in this multicolour 3 strand necklace with matching earrings. Sometimes only one or two strands are worn: It turns out that this is one short and one long necklace hence enabling HM to wear it in many differing combinations.

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