Regards,
Dave.
Firstly I have been somewhat out of action of late on the blogging front - mea culpa to you all. I have enjoyed the posts especially the one about Greville pieces.
In reviewing a number of great blogs of late I have been reminded that over the years the UK royals have let a considerable amount of coloured stones pass out of the main line. I feel that this is far greater than diamonds. I can immediately think of:-
* Queen Victoria's ruby, sapphire and emerald tiaras.
* Cambridge Sapphires - most prominent sapphires in the collection at the time.
* Queen Alexandra's amethyst parure.
* A second amethyst parure which is rumoured to have been sold by the Queen Mum.
* large ruby and diamond bow brooch sold from the estate of Princess Margaret.
I would really like Hugh Roberts to do a companion volume on coloured stones.
What do others think? This is before one starts to think about "missing in action" pieces/sets. this I feel is another topic.
Mike
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