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Queen Maria Cristina of Spain

Pearl — Diamond and pearl loop tiara made for the queen regent, still worn by Spanish queens

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Queen Maria Cristina of Spain is associated, in the documented record, with a Pearl. Diamond and pearl loop tiara made for the queen regent, still worn by Spanish queens (1886).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Queen Maria Cristina of Spain?
Queen Maria Cristina of Spain is associated, in the documented record, with a Pearl. Diamond and pearl loop tiara made for the queen regent, still worn by Spanish queens.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1886. Origin / association: Spain / Portugal.
Can I acquire a pearl like Queen Maria Cristina of Spain's?
Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable pearls privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.

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StonePearl
Era1886
RegionSpain / Portugal

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Stone

Pearl

Region

🇪🇸Spain / Portugal

Era

The 19th Century
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