What kind of jewels could Britain’s richest woman possibly own? Did she begin her mornings wearing diamonds while having breakfast or receive tiaras as casually as bouquets of flowers? Today you will learn the story of Hannah de Rothschild, Countess of Rosebery, who gathered her impressive jewelry collection through her marriage.
But these jewels have both tragic and unique story. Hannah de Rothschild lived only thirty-nine years, and the jewels created for her wedding outlived her by nearly a century and a half. Her jewels moved from the Rothschild dynasty to the Roseberys and then to the Roxburghes, demonstrating how her marriage shaped the movement of great jewels between Britain’s leading noble families.
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Jewels featured here:
Rosebery Diamond Tiara;
Primrose Ruby Parure;
Duchess of Roxburghe ruby bracelet;
Duchess of Roxburghe diamond tiara;
Primrose Diamond Tiara;
Rosebery Pearl and diamond Parure.
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People featured in this video:
Hannah de Rothschild, Countess of Rosebery;
Archibald Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery;
Lady Margaret Primrose;
Lady Mary Crewe Milnes , Duchess of Roxburghe.
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And we wonder if she lived till 80 or 90, which of these jewels could be her favorites? Write down in the comments, and take a second to subscribe to help us grow. @JewelleryLegends
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