Showing posts with label Edwina Mountbatten's Jewels. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

British Nobility Jewels: Edwina Mountbatten's Tutti Frutti Bandeau

Since we are discussing tutti frutti jewellery (namely, Princess Maxima’s set) another magnificent jewel in a similar style must be mentioned. I am talking about Edwina Mountbatten’s Tutti-Frutti Bandeau.
Countess Mountbatten of Burma's Tutti Frutti Bandeau 
Edwina, the Countess Mountbatten of Burma was described as one of the “six best dressed women in the world” and was a fashion icon between the two World Wars. Her jewellery collection was appropriately impressive.