Unfortunately, I have not found any information so far about the gemstones.
What does seem clear is that these jewels were first photographed on Beatrice Paget, Countess of Pembroke. One of the things which struck me is that a totally different set of jewels was worn by the previous Countess of Pembroke for the 1902 coronations.
The earliest photo I have of Beatrice Paget wearing this tiara and the necklace is from 1935
Earlier photos show her with a bandeau -- two different ones.
Opening of Parliament 1921
Opening of Parliament 1927
The only reference I have to Beatrice Paget, Countess of Pembroke wearing coloured jewels is from when her new mother-in-law presented her at a Court just after her wedding. At the time she wore sapphires, but I doubt if she had the grand tiara then (as the style looks later to me), but I could be mistaken as I am not up on jewellery styles. Does anyone know a possible date range or era for the large tiara?
Presentation at Court in May 1904.
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