Creation: This tiara was created in 1860 by Garrard from an existing ruby and diamond bandeau belonging to Queen Victoria. Later, Princess Beatrice had the tiara altered by adding a row to the bottom that mirrored the top and in 1933 Irene Mountbatten had Cartier remove the rubies and replace them with diamonds. Materials: diamonds and rubies Princess Beatrice Queen Victoria Eugenie Marchioness Irene Provenance: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom Princess Beatrice of Battenberg; from her mother on the occasion of her 1885 marriage to Prince Henry of Battenberg Irene Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke; from her mother-in-law Queen Victoria Other Wearers: Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain Questions: Which jeweller altered this tiara for Princess Beatrice? Does this tiara still exist intact? Who currently owns this tiara? Links: Royal Magazin - Strawberry Leaf Tiara The Court Jeweller - Strawberry Leaf Tiara The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - Queen Victoria's Strawberry Leaf Tiara The Royal Watcher - Queen Victoria's Strawberry Leaf Tiara Jenni Wiltz - Queen Victoria's Strawberry Leaf Tiara Photos: Cartier/Royal Archives/National Portrait Gallery
