(the history of most is well known, so I will only post pictures here)
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The Cullinan 3 and 4 Diamond Brooch
The South African Diamond Necklace (and bracelet), Garrards, c.1947, modified 1952, diamonds, platinum (RCIN 200152)
The Williamson Pink Diamond Brooch, Cartier, 1953
(The Royal Collection 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
(Cartier)
(Cartier)
"The Alexandra Tiara"
(The Royal Collection, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
What caught my interest is that the tiara is described as having 61 bars in 1959, against the 77 in Queen Alexandra's time (Hugh Roberts, p. 102). Do we know exactly when the additional bars were removed?
King George VI's South African Garter Star, Garrard, 1947
I have already posted an extensive history of the RF's jewelled Garter Stars (http://mb.boardhost.com/historyroyaljewels/msg/1546198561.html)
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