Credit to @sothebysjewels Edwina Mountbatten had a particular penchant for Art Deco “Tutti Frutti” style jewels, which took inspiration from Indian cut-coloured gems, and so held a special resonance for the Countess, who had been the last Vicereine of India. Our auction of the collection of her daughter Patricia on 24 March offers an extraordinary group of Lady Mountbatten's jewels, with their profusion of multicoloured carved rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Pictured here is a 1930s jabot pin, which is remarkable for its inclusion of a carved sapphire bird, and a necklace designed as an extensive articulated wreath of carved emerald leaves. Link in bio for more information on the auction. #SothebysMountbatten #SothebysJewels #TuttiFrutti #LadyMountbatten #CountessMountbatten #Mountbatten #RoyalJewels #EdwinaMountbatten #EdwinaAshley #PatriciaKnatchbull #PatriciaMountbatten #TuttiFruttiBrooch #TuttiFruttiNecklace #famouswhendead (at Sotheby's) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWAErDAWo2/?igshid=13t3wjsltb93i
