Princess Ljubica Obrenović’s Hairpins

Princess Ljubica Obrenović is considered one of the most respected Serbian rulers of the 19th century. The simplicity of her life, which she and her family practiced during their rule, and her focus on tradition, made her loved and accepted by her people. The only jewellery she would usually wear were a watch with a thin Venetian chain, a wedding ring and a diamond on a ribbon. The hairpins of Princess Ljubica represent an especially valuable item in the Collection of Applied Arts, as a rare example of the princess's preserved garment decoration. They are simple in shape, made of tortoise shell, and decorated with diamonds on the arched section.