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

Mar 13 , 2022

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and his bride, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, wave from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Oslo after their wedding ceremony in 2001. Photo: AP

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.

The Diamond Daisy Tiara

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and his bride Mette-Marit Tjessem Hoiby on their wedding day in 2001. Photo: Reuters

A fairy-tale-like tiara is a must for a princess’ wedding. For her nuptials to Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, Princess Mette-Marit donned the Diamond Daisy Tiara, a wedding gift from the King and Queen of Norway. Crafted in 1910, this rather dreamy jewel is a delicate bandeau of white diamonds set in daisy motifs and enclosed in circles with a scalloped edge. The tiara’s simple design complemented the princess’ minimalist style perfectly. Since the princess first wore the tiara on her wedding, it has become her favourite piece of royal jewellery and she can be seen wearing it for formal occasions often.

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The Norwegian Amethyst Parure Tiara

Princess Mette-Marit attends a banquet for foreign monarchs and royal guests hosted by Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Getty Images

The Norwegian Amethyst Parure Tiara is among the gifts from King Harald to his wife Queen Sonja. Of a classic design, this tiara is versatile and can be worn as a tiara or a necklace. This particular amethyst and diamond parure also consists of earrings, bracelets and a brooch of matching design. In this picture taken during the 60th anniversary celebrations for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne in 2006, Princess Mette-Marit wore the Amethyst Parure Tiara and earrings.

Mini Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara

Princess Mette-Marit attends the wedding of Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling. Photo: Getty Images

For the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in 2010, Princess Mette-Marit wore the smaller version of the Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara, with some of the parts removed for a less extravagant appearance. The original Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara, an elaborate diamond-studded diadem topped with drop-shaped pearls, was stolen while in storage for cleaning at Garrard’s shop in London in 1995. It has never been recovered. The current tiara is a replica made by Garrard. The princess paired the tiara with the Draper’s Company Pearl Brooch, another famed heirloom piece originally owned by Queen Maud, one of the granddaughters of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

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Queen Maud’s Vifte Tiara worn as a necklace

Princess Mette-Marit on the evening before her wedding to Crown Prince Haakon. Photo: Getty Images

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

Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Haakon hold hands after announcing their engagement in Oslo, Norway. Photo: Getty Images

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

Princess Mette-Marit wearing a gemstone-encrusted brooch on the left and large gemset earrings on the right. Photo: Getty Images

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.

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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