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Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch Posted by Isabelle D on July 12, 2019, 4:02 am worn today at an audience for the new Dean of the Chapel Royal Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, and outgoing Dean of the Chapel Royal the Right Reverend Lord Chartres. Could someone tell me more about its provenance?

Re: Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch Posted by Beth on July 12, 2019, 7:23 am, in reply to "Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch" That is a wonderful view of this brooch, thank you Isabelle D! I don't think that anyone has ever definitely identified the origin of this brooch. I have always wondered if it could be the small brooch Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wore pinned over her pearls in the early 1930s, but the photos are too indistinct to be sure. On balance I think that QEQM's brooch has fewer diamonds surrounding it, but I am really not sure.

Re: Queen Mother Sapphire Brooch Posted by The Royal Watcher on July 14, 2019, 1:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch" The British Royal Jewels account claims that the clasp is a brooch from the suite of sapphire jewels given as a wedding gift to the Queen Mother from Queen Mary, which went to Queen Mary and is now worn by Lady Sarah! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0I0rnlYMO/

Re: Queen Mother Sapphire Brooch Posted by mauriz on July 14, 2019, 7:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mother Sapphire Brooch" Based on the photos of the British Royal Jewels instagram post I think this is a very convincing claim! The size and shape of the central stone and the number of surrounding diamonds are certainly a match.

Re: Queen Mother Sapphire Brooch Posted by Beth on July 14, 2019, 7:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mother Sapphire Brooch" Many thanks The Royal Watcher. Now that I have looked at the brooch again and the photos on the British Royal Jewels site on Instagram (all I think posted initially by posters on the RJWMB) I think that the Instagram British Royal Jewels is correct.

Re: Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch Posted by Dave on July 12, 2019, 2:47 pm, in reply to "Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch" I just love this piece of HM's jewel collection. I have the funny feeling that this brooch is a part of a much larger and substantial set maybe consisting of a grand and massive necklace, earrings and a bracelet something Kate may dawn. If there is not a set to it then it is possible Prince Charles may add to it when he becomes King for his wife to wear as her topaz and pearl necklace is of a similar colour. In a previous post on the said piece though I believe it was identified on the late QM. Regards, Dave. Previous Message worn today at an audience for the new Dean of the Chapel Royal Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, and outgoing Dean of the Chapel Royal the Right Reverend Lord Chartres. Could someone tell me more about its provenance?

Re: Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch Posted by Isabelle D on July 12, 2019, 5:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Elizabeth II's pink sapphire and diamond brooch" That's a very exciting thought! Isn't it wonderful to be able to follow these jewels through the generations. Do these ladies even know how lucky they are to be surrounded by such treasures Aaah... Thank you for your interestings answers, Beth & Dave! Previous Message I just love this piece of HM's jewel collection. I have the funny feeling that this brooch is a part of a much larger and substantial set maybe consisting of a grand and massive necklace, earrings and a bracelet something Kate may dawn. If there is not a set to it then it is possible Prince Charles may add to it when he becomes King for his wife to wear as her topaz and pearl necklace is of a similar colour. In a previous post on the said piece though I believe it was identified on the late QM. Regards, Dave. Previous Message worn today at an audience for the new Dean of the Chapel Royal Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, and outgoing Dean of the Chapel Royal the Right Reverend Lord Chartres. Could someone tell me more about its provenance?

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