When Charlene Wittstock – the Princess of Monaco – wed Prince Albert II in the Summer of 2011, she was bestowed with a collection of jewellery befitting a contemporary royal.
One of the most impressive pieces that she received was the Ocean Tiara, which was designed and created by Van Cleef & Arpels at the request of Prince Albert ahead the couples big day. Composed of circular elements reminiscent of the oceans water and foam, the opulent piece pays homage to her swimming background.
Diamond experts at Steven Stone have a deep appreciation for Royal tiaras and why wouldn’t we? Truly extraordinary, they epitomize elegance, sophistication and regal splendor.
To celebrate Princess Charlene’s 46th birthday on 25th January 2024, we’ve taken a close look at the lavish tiara that can also be worn as a necklace.
“The ocean tiara was designed and created by Van Cleef & Arpels at the request of Prince Albert ahead of his wedding to Princess Charlene. Composed of circular elements reminiscent of the ocean’s water and foam, the opulent piece pays homage to her swimming background.
Crafted from white gold, the tiara boasts 1200 precious stones – including 883 round cut diamonds, 11 pear cut diamonds and 359 round cut sapphires. The sapphires consist of three different shades, creating a graduated effect that resembles the waves of the ocean. The diadem can be transformed into a sparkling necklace and was gifted to the Princess alongside a pair of earrings.
Though famously pictured in it during a photoshoot for Hola magazine in 2014, sadly, Princess Charlene isn’t often seen wearing the tiara – though the Princess was wearing it during an Instagram video that she shared in support of a fundraiser in 2021. She also notably wore it at as a necklace to a Gala dinner in 2020, during her visit to Georgia.
Assigning a value to such an extravagant piece is challenging, but I’d estimate it to be worth a staggering $15 million (£11.8 million).”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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