RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Early and mid-19th century

The three large flat-cut rubies set in brilliant-cut diamond clusters were probably first made as a pair of earrings and a pendant and were later adapted to form the centerpiece of the necklace.

Formerly in the Baring collection, the necklace was acquired by The Queen in 1964.

The Royal Collection © 2006

The Royal Collection © 2008,
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
RCIN 200158



The ruby and diamond necklace was bought by the Queen from Sotheby’s in 1964 and the center pieces can come off to wear as brooches or in the hair.

She later had a tiara and these earrings made to go with the necklace - that was in 1973.

The Royal Collection - Microsites dress for the occasion - Object








ANGELA KELLY - DRESSING THE QUEEN BOOK






QEII - 1967 - SV TO - MALTA. 1st (I think)




QEII - 1977/02 - OPENING PARLIAMENT WELLINGTON - NEW ZEALAND




QEII - 1977/05/30 - SILVER JUBILEE GALA - COVENT GARDEN




QEII - 1986/10/13 - SV TO PEKIN - PRSDT LI XIIANNIAN




QEII - 2004/12/01 - SV FROM - SOUTH KOREA - PRSDT ROH MOO-HYUN




QEII - 2005/11/23 - VISITE MALTE BANQUET LA VALETTE




QEII - 2008/10/22 - TO SLOVENIA - ST BANQUET - UNION HOTEL LJUBLJANA