Dear Beth,
I thank you so much for the drawing of the pearl and diamond choker form the City of London.
We can clearly see the 296 connecting rose diamonds or robles.
This choker was worn by Princess Anne.
On the contrary, we can see that the bracelet worn by QEII during her reign is not the one from the City of London.
Indeed, the robles are longer...please see below what I want to say :
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This bracelet may be the one from Marie Louise.
Franck
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I know that not every one has accepted my arguments about what the City (Corporation) of London gave to Queen Mary. I think that this sketch proves that the gift was the diamond and pearl choker.
City of London
Gift from William Burdett Coutts, husband of Angela Burdett Coutts.
Gift from Surrey Needlework Guild.
Gift from Lord and Lady Burton