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A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by Beth on December 26, 2018, 7:34 am Any thoughts on Queen Mary's brooch and bracelet on HM's left wrist? Occasion was a theatre visit in August 1947. Detail

Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by MarcA on December 26, 2018, 9:20 am, in reply to "A puzzle for Boxing Day" The bracelet looks like it’s set with either cabochons or pearls. Maybe from the Cambridge suite? https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/564287028282514507/ https://www.google.com/search?q=cambridge+emeralds&rlz=1C9BKJA_enAU764AU764&hl=en-GB&prmd=ismvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkpaDQm7zfAhXFMY8KHYD1Cm8Q_AUoAXoECBAQAQ&biw=1024&bih=1257#imgrc=P5V38NrlZej2aM Brooch I’m unsure maybe the cockade but I’m thinking those are a pearl drop(s) further down. Previous Message Any thoughts on Queen Mary's brooch and bracelet on HM's left wrist? Occasion was a theatre visit in August 1947. Detail

Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by J-F on December 26, 2018, 10:38 am, in reply to "A puzzle for Boxing Day" Hello ! I think it can be that diamond brooch (with an hanging pearl added) worn by Queen Mary on that photo in 1946 : I remember that this brooch is supposed to be one of those bought by Queen Mary from the daughters of Empress Marie (Dagmar) of Russia. The brooch now belongs to Princess Marie-Christine of Kent : Happy Christmas to everyone ! J-F

Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by Dave on December 26, 2018, 12:09 pm, in reply to "A puzzle for Boxing Day" It looks like the black and grey pearls featured in a bracelet when HM visited the pope in Rome. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Any thoughts on Queen Mary's brooch and bracelet on HM's left wrist? Occasion was a theatre visit in August 1947. Detail

Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by Bryce on December 26, 2018, 11:33 pm, in reply to "A puzzle for Boxing Day" My guesses: Brooch - Richmond Bracelet - Black and White Pearl

Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by Franck on December 27, 2018, 8:33 pm, in reply to "Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day" Dear Beth, I think you have found an other mystery ! Indeed the bracelet worn by QM is the black and white pearl necklace now worn by QEII !!! Thank you so much !!! Best regards,

Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day Posted by Beth on December 30, 2018, 5:03 am, in reply to "Re: A puzzle for Boxing Day" My instinctive reaction when I initially saw the photo was that the brooch was the Richmond brooch given to Queen Mary for her wedding, and that the bracelet was the black and white pearl one now worn by QEII. Yet, I hesitated over the bracelet, and I still think that we need a clearer photo of the bracelet to be sure. J-F you have the most amazing archive and recognition of jewels worn by the different ladies over time! I hadn't previously noticed the brooch now worn by Princess Michael of Kent. Thank you!

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