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Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by Beth on August 21, 2019, 1:07 pm I have previously suggested that Queen Mary's multi strand pearl and diamond element choker today worn by the Duchess of Gloucester may have been the wedding gift from the Thakore of Gondal (or the Ranee depending on which paper is consulted). Description of gift I was very much mistaken Here is a sketch of the gift Has anyone ever noticed that jewel? I wondered if Queen Mary wore it attached to her gown at the Devonshire House ball (draped below another jewel below the baroque pearl) But I think I might be imagining things. The right hand side of the bodice (as we view the photo) does not have the same elements, so I think that the left hand side definitely has jewels attached.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by Franck on August 21, 2019, 6:59 pm, in reply to "Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" Great find ! I would like to know if this very lovely pearl and diamond necklace is currently in the vault. Franck Previous Message I have previously suggested that Queen Mary's multi strand pearl and diamond element choker today worn by the Duchess of Gloucester may have been the wedding gift from the Thakore of Gondal (or the Ranee depending on which paper is consulted). Description of gift I was very much mistaken Here is a sketch of the gift Has anyone ever noticed that jewel? I wondered if Queen Mary wore it attached to her gown at the Devonshire House ball (draped below another jewel below the baroque pearl) But I think I might be imagining things. The right hand side of the bodice (as we view the photo) does not have the same elements, so I think that the left hand side definitely has jewels attached.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by Dave on August 21, 2019, 8:06 pm, in reply to "Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" Beth you are able to find something new on a regular, wow. The Pearl and Diamond Flower and Scroll necklace does look like the necklace worn by the Princess Royal given her by her parents for I believe her wedding. Regards, Beth. Previous Message I have previously suggested that Queen Mary's multi strand pearl and diamond element choker today worn by the Duchess of Gloucester may have been the wedding gift from the Thakore of Gondal (or the Ranee depending on which paper is consulted). Description of gift I was very much mistaken Here is a sketch of the gift Has anyone ever noticed that jewel? I wondered if Queen Mary wore it attached to her gown at the Devonshire House ball (draped below another jewel below the baroque pearl) But I think I might be imagining things. The right hand side of the bodice (as we view the photo) does not have the same elements, so I think that the left hand side definitely has jewels attached.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by Franck on August 22, 2019, 10:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" Dave I think that you may be right. The Pearl and Diamond Flower and Scroll necklace does look like the necklace worn by the Princess Royal. We should compare the two necklaces. Franck Previous Message Beth you are able to find something new on a regular, wow. The Pearl and Diamond Flower and Scroll necklace does look like the necklace worn by the Princess Royal given her by her parents for I believe her wedding. Regards, Beth. Previous Message I have previously suggested that Queen Mary's multi strand pearl and diamond element choker today worn by the Duchess of Gloucester may have been the wedding gift from the Thakore of Gondal (or the Ranee depending on which paper is consulted). Description of gift I was very much mistaken Here is a sketch of the gift Has anyone ever noticed that jewel? I wondered if Queen Mary wore it attached to her gown at the Devonshire House ball (draped below another jewel below the baroque pearl) But I think I might be imagining things. The right hand side of the bodice (as we view the photo) does not have the same elements, so I think that the left hand side definitely has jewels attached.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by Dave on August 22, 2019, 10:54 am, in reply to "Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" At pictures 5 & 6 if one looks closely, QM has attached to her bodice a pearl and diamond necklace which looks quite substantial. It looks as though it can be mounted and placed on a frame and worn as a tiara. Regards, Dave. Previous Message I have previously suggested that Queen Mary's multi strand pearl and diamond element choker today worn by the Duchess of Gloucester may have been the wedding gift from the Thakore of Gondal (or the Ranee depending on which paper is consulted). Description of gift I was very much mistaken Here is a sketch of the gift Has anyone ever noticed that jewel? I wondered if Queen Mary wore it attached to her gown at the Devonshire House ball (draped below another jewel below the baroque pearl) But I think I might be imagining things. The right hand side of the bodice (as we view the photo) does not have the same elements, so I think that the left hand side definitely has jewels attached.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by OmerH on August 22, 2019, 2:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" Dave its the Ladies of England tiara. It was broken up in 1913 to make the Lovers Knot tiara now worn by Duchess of Cambridge.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by Dave on August 22, 2019, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" Thanks OmerH. I really did not know this. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Dave its the Ladies of England tiara. It was broken up in 1913 to make the Lovers Knot tiara now worn by Duchess of Cambridge.

Re: Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal Posted by mauriz on August 22, 2019, 9:48 pm, in reply to "Queen Mary. Pearl and diamond necklace from Gondal" Previous Message I wondered if Queen Mary wore it attached to her gown at the Devonshire House ball (draped below another jewel below the baroque pearl) But I think I might be imagining things. I'm inclined to think you're correct, Beth. The central bow element seems to be visible (although the sketch suggests a diamond in the centre whilst in the photo it looks like a pearl), as well as the alternating pearls and diamonds on knife-edge-elements at the end. A pity we don't have access to a sharper image.

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