Our first game of the day features a meeting between classic and modern tiaras…
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Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara vs. The Wessex Aquamarine Necklace Tiara
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This diamond and pearl sparkler, a replica of another famous lover’s knot tiara, was commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913. It’s since been worn by three more royal women: the present Queen, Diana, Princess of Wales, and the Duchess of Cambridge. It’s a royal tiara that has reached icon status.
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Sophie debuted this dazzling diamond and aquamarine jewel in November 2005 during the enthronement festivities for Prince Albert II of Monaco. The versatile modern piece can be worn as either a tiara or a necklace, and its sea green aquamarine coordinates beautifully with several other jewels from Sophie’s collection. Could a new kid on the block defeat an established winner?
Our next tiara showdown will tip off in a few hours…
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