Inside Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway’s dazzling jewellery collection, from the Diamond Daisy Tiara she wore on her wedding day to heirloom pieces from Queen Sonja
Whether it is for lavish formal events or casual occasions, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway always goes for understated elegance, preferring monochromatic outfits with an emphasis on simplicity. To create a sophisticated look with a touch of restrained sparkle, she has quite a number of royal heirloom jewellery pieces to choose from, too.
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Queen Maud’s Vifte Tiara worn as a necklace
Resplendent at the royal gala dinner held before her wedding, Princess Mette-Marit adorned her simple evening gown with the versatile Queen Maud’s Vifte Tiara, which can be worn as a necklace. For her 18th birthday, the then Princess Maud of Wales received this dainty fan-shaped diamond tiara from her grandmother Queen Victoria.
The ruby and diamond engagement ring, a family heirloom
The ruby and diamond engagement ring in yellow gold presented to the princess from Prince Haakon is a particularly sentimental royal ring symbolising strong commitment. The ring has been worn by three generations of Norwegian royal women: King Olav V gave the ring to Princess Martha of Sweden when they were engaged in 1929; and their son (Haakon’s father), King Harald V, gave it to Sonja Haraldsen (Haakon’s mother) in 1968.
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Statement jewels
Occasionally, Princess Mette-Marit wears extravagant statement jewellery pieces, such as the large gemset earrings and the bold gemstone-encrusted brooch in a foliage design.
- Norway’s crown princess favours simple designs, such as the Diamond Daisy Tiara she wore to marry Crown Prince Haakon and the fan shaped Vifte Tiara necklace from Queen Victoria
- At a celebration for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the princess wore the Amethyst Parure Tiara that was given by King Harald to his wife Queen Sonja