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Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 12, 2019, 6:57 am It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara. Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight Posted by Stefan on December 12, 2019, 6:59 am, in reply to "Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year! Is that a green stone in the necklace?

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight UPDATE Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 12, 2019, 7:03 am, in reply to "Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" In some clearer pictures, it appears the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings (like I suggested) but with the Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace! Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 12, 2019, 8:02 am, in reply to "Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" The Queen is wearing a new Emerald Necklace with the emerald version of the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara and the Greville Emerald Earrings at tonight's reception!

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace Posted by Dave on December 12, 2019, 8:10 am, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace" Ahhhahhh, what a surprise, HM is wearing something we think or believe to be new although I believe it has been in the vault for years now. Now this is a welcomed move to have royals out jewels not known to the public. It does become boring reviewing the same said jewels one is already accustomed to. Lets hope to see the others follow suite. Regards, Dave. Previous Message The Queen is wearing a new Emerald Necklace with the emerald version of the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara and the Greville Emerald Earrings at tonight's reception !

Oh the mystery! Quite staggering... Posted by Janet on December 12, 2019, 8:24 am, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace" That we are seeing Queen Elizabeth II debut large items of jewellery such as this as we approach the 68th year of her reign. It is difficult to believe she would go out and buy such a substantial piece at this stage, given her collection is already enormous and she only wears a relatively small number of items. However this necklace (albeit from a distance) looks like the perfect match for the Vladimir tiara in its emerald setting. So much so that you might assume they were a parure created together. Its hard to think the Queen wouldn't have worn it before if it had been sitting in the vaults for decades. Maybe an inheritance from someone, like the Godman necklace? Seems unlikely it is a gift from a Midle Eastern royal, they usually opt to give the British royal women blingy modern jewels.

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace Posted by RDavid on December 12, 2019, 8:32 am, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace" Omg! Stunnig piece! Greville bequest perhaps? Previous Message The Queen is wearing a new Emerald Necklace with the emerald version of the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara and the Greville Emerald Earrings at tonight's reception !

| Queen's new Emerald necklace - look photo posted by beth Posted by Franck on December 12, 2019, 8:43 am, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | Queen's new Emerald Necklace" Look thé photo posted by beth with margaret greville wearing thé emerald greville tiara at BP - I am with my phone - Franck - it is the second emerald necklace from mrs greville 😊👍 a new mystery 👍 Previous Message Omg! Stunnig piece! Greville bequest perhaps? Previous Message The Queen is wearing a new Emerald Necklace with the emerald version of the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara and the Greville Emerald Earrings at tonight's reception !

The second Greville necklace? Posted by Thomas on December 12, 2019, 8:43 am, in reply to "Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" A few years ago, Beth found this extraordinary photograph, showing Margaret Greville wearing her Emerald Tiara, watching Richard Tauber preform at the Austrian Legation, May 13, 1937: Many, including Beth and Franck, made a strong case for the existence of a second Emerald necklace in the Greville bequest. On the basis of this blurry photo, I can only suspect that the necklace debuted tonight by Her Majesty is indeed a Greville jewel, as are the earrings, worn for the first time tonight since the Queen Mother's death. The space between the square emeralds, and the shape of cabochons seem to correspond to the photo of M. Greville. This would be the second major Greville Emerald jewel to reappear in recent days, and a most auspicious occasion to continue this excellent board! Thomas

Re: The second Greville necklace? - Thank you Thomas Posted by Franck on December 12, 2019, 8:46 am, in reply to "The second Greville necklace?" Previous Message A few years ago, Beth found this extraordinary photograph, showing Margaret Greville wearing her Emerald Tiara, watching Richard Tauber preform at the Austrian Legation, May 13, 1937: Many, including Beth and Franck, made a strong case for the existence of a second Emerald necklace in the Greville bequest. On the basis of this blurry photo, I can only suspect that the necklace debuted tonight by Her Majesty is indeed a Greville jewel, as are the earrings, worn for the first time tonight since the Queen Mother's death. The space between the square emeralds, and the shape of cabochons seem to correspond to the photo of M. Greville. This would be the second major Greville Emerald jewel to reappear in recent days, and a most auspicious occasion to continue this excellent board! Thomas

Re: The second Greville necklace? Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 12, 2019, 8:59 am, in reply to "The second Greville necklace?" Wonderful find Thomas! With two huge pieces debuted decades after entering the royal collection, it makes me wonder what else is still hidden from the Bequest. This necklace really suits the Vladimir Tiara!

Re: The second Greville necklace? - Thank you Beth, Vincent...and Thomas Posted by Franck on December 12, 2019, 10:37 pm, in reply to "Re: The second Greville necklace?" Dear friends, I would like to express my great gratitude for the work done on jewelry in general and especially for those of Ronald Greville. Bernadette, you are our australia rose and I want to thank you for your kindness and your wisdom (generally and not only on the forum). Thanks you so much for your researches as a historian, you have found many mysteries ... and include the one with the famous and unique photo of Mrs. Greville wearing the diadem of emeralds and an emerald necklace (certainly worn last night by the Queen Elizabeth II). I take the opportunity to this post that many sites use this photo without giving its origin. I want to correct this (I have not found your post). You were also the only one with Vincent to find during your researches that Madame Greville had at least 2 emerald necklaces (see 3 now as you suppose with maybe a long necklace of emeralds). I want to thank you for this work and all of your work in general. I hope that they will someday be materialized in a book. You are for me a real friend ... and it is the proof that links can be created by internet. Vincent, I would also like to express my gratitude for your excellent book on Boucheron and especially your chapter on the jewelry of Mrs Greville. *Your writings are complete to date. I also thank you for your many articles in PDV and for your post yesterday night on instagram concerning Elizabeth II's necklace. As you specified, it is very rare to be challenged by an unknown jewelry (statement jewels) worn by Queen Elizabeth II (the last necklace that could be qualified in this category would be the collet necklace worn by the QEII dates in 2012 on the occasion of the opening of the olympic games). Finally, dear Thomas, thank you for doing the link of the necklace worn by Queen Elizabeth II and the photo found by Beth. This is certainly a new mystery that is solved today. This new necklace worn by Queen Elizabeth raises once again the extent of the royal collection and of course that of the Greville heritage. Last but not least (and to answer Beth about his blog), I was a little blushed because I had the impression that all the great mysteries had been found in royal families and especially those of the British Royal Family. In this case, for the royal family of England, few known jewels worn by former queens (Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) are in the vault .... (with the exception for example : the pearl and diamond stomacher, the resille cartier necklace ...) most of them have now been worn. To answer to Beth concerning her blog : I had difficulties to post for lack of knowledge to be shared This evening gave me joy in this wonderful world of jewelry to post again. Best regards, Franck Previous Message Wonderful find Thomas! With two huge pieces debuted decades after entering the royal collection, it makes me wonder what else is still hidden from the Bequest. This necklace really suits the Vladimir Tiara!

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight | Better Pictures Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 12, 2019, 8:55 am, in reply to "Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" Some better pictures from the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight, HERE, you can see so much of the fine detail!

Greville emeralds? Posted by Beth on December 12, 2019, 3:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight | Better Pictures" A major new jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth! What an interesting time we are having! I agree with Frank and Thomas that the jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth is most likely the mystery necklace which can be seen in the photo of Mrs Greville at the Austrian Embassy concert. (Every time I see Sir Thomas Inskip in the photo I want to move him. If only Mrs Greville was sitting in his position!) It is very obvious from press reports during the life time of Mrs Greville that she had at least 2 emerald necklaces and perhaps a third. I have read the opinion of Dmitry on the RJWMB that the necklace worn by QEII is a rearranged version of the one worn by QEQM. I disagree. QEII wearing the "new" emerald necklace. It is difficult to find clear sharp images of the emerald necklace worn by QEQM; nevertheless, I think that the arrangement of the diamonds surrounding the emeralds in that necklace is different. comparison of the two necklaces. What might be very similar is the design of the diamond motifs linking the emerald and diamond clusters. One idea which occurred to me -- Could the necklace worn by QEQM (minus the pendant) have been worn by Mrs Greville inside the large emerald necklace with the cabochon drops? How Mrs Greville had the 5 row Greville diamond necklace constructed shows that Mrs Greville liked a grand display. Two major emerald necklaces worn together would have provided justification for the press comments about her magnificent emeralds.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by JasonD on December 12, 2019, 8:04 pm, in reply to "Greville emeralds?" You know, I really want to love this - it’s new to us and considerable emeralds on display.. BUT. I really find it frustrating when the old style necklaces consist of a cluster and drop pendant ON THE SIDES of the necklace. The look drop dead in the jewelers drawing, and also laying flat on a surface for a picture, however for me they don’t work well when worn. Specifically how the pendants droop down, rather than stretch straight out from the cluster. It’s the same with CP Mary’s ruby necklace. Somehow I want them to insert a straight rod under the link - keeping the pendant perpendicular to the cluster above it.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by Dave on December 13, 2019, 5:45 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?" I see what you mean JasonD and agree with it. Regards, Dave. Previous Message You know, I really want to love this - it’s new to us and considerable emeralds on display.. BUT. I really find it frustrating when the old style necklaces consist of a cluster and drop pendant ON THE SIDES of the necklace. The look drop dead in the jewelers drawing, and also laying flat on a surface for a picture, however for me they don’t work well when worn. Specifically how the pendants droop down, rather than stretch straight out from the cluster. It’s the same with CP Mary’s ruby necklace. Somehow I want them to insert a straight rod under the link - keeping the pendant perpendicular to the cluster above it.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by JasonD on December 12, 2019, 8:20 pm, in reply to "Greville emeralds?" The mention of wearing the two Granville necklaces got me thinking - what would be the ultimate emerald display. Now I’m talking Queen Max bling here, not necessarily HMTQs reserved style.... Firstly the gown - I’m thinking an off-white gown, with a wide neckline / nearly off the shoulder. Now the jewels: The new Granville necklace with pendants would make a lovely décolletage attached across the top of the gown / across the neckline. Imagine those pendant emeralds lightly swinging. Of course, the GV tiara with the emerald pendants, and the Grenville emerald earrings. Now necklace. Perhaps the Delhi Durban emerald necklace would tie in with the cabochon emeralds.. Alternatively, take the Granville Emerald necklace No 1 worn by QEQM, and then insert a second necklace inside it, of similar square cut emeralds. Camilla could throw in a few of these square cut emeralds from her Middle East necklace that rarely gets a showing.. We’ve still left the emerald choker and the Goldman necklace sitting on the dressing table. Perhaps a few could be scattered down the front of the skirt, similar to the jeweled buttons worn by QA or the Tsarinas.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by Beth on December 12, 2019, 8:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?" Oh heavens, Jason! You really are thinking of Queen Mary or Queen Alexandra bling! i suspect that, if any royal lady wore so much jewellery at once today, the fashion police would howl. Then, of course, those sections of the media which thrive on controversy would be howling that the royals were too rich etc, etc. Still, what you suggest allows our minds to wander.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by Dave on December 13, 2019, 5:43 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?" Now what a sight that would be but I must confess, I also had said ideas. Regards, Dave. Previous Message The mention of wearing the two Granville necklaces got me thinking - what would be the ultimate emerald display. Now I’m talking Queen Max bling here, not necessarily HMTQs reserved style.... Firstly the gown - I’m thinking an off-white gown, with a wide neckline / nearly off the shoulder. Now the jewels: The new Granville necklace with pendants would make a lovely décolletage attached across the top of the gown / across the neckline. Imagine those pendant emeralds lightly swinging. Of course, the GV tiara with the emerald pendants, and the Grenville emerald earrings. Now necklace. Perhaps the Delhi Durban emerald necklace would tie in with the cabochon emeralds.. Alternatively, take the Granville Emerald necklace No 1 worn by QEQM, and then insert a second necklace inside it, of similar square cut emeralds. Camilla could throw in a few of these square cut emeralds from her Middle East necklace that rarely gets a showing.. We’ve still left the emerald choker and the Goldman necklace sitting on the dressing table. Perhaps a few could be scattered down the front of the skirt, similar to the jeweled buttons worn by QA or the Tsarinas.

Re: Greville emeralds? Sharper picture for comparison Posted by The Royal Watcher on December 12, 2019, 10:19 pm, in reply to "Greville emeralds?" I agree with you that this is not the same piece as the Queen Mother's Greville Necklace, and like Vincent Meylan says, Mrs Greville was recorded having two necklaces. https://www.instagram.com/p/B58yaW3Ibd1/ I found a better quality picture of the Queen Mother wearing this necklace, for her 90th Birthday Ball, which was at Buckingham Palace on this day in 1990. It shows the differences in the setting!

Re: Greville emeralds? Sharper picture for comparison Posted by 992234177 on December 13, 2019, 1:33 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds? Sharper picture for comparison" its very odd that Mrs Greville who had no problem with altering pieces had two almost but not quite identical necklaces. The only obvious difference is the the QM necklace has shorter spaces between emerald clusters.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by Dave on December 13, 2019, 5:47 am, in reply to "Greville emeralds?" Is it possible the necklace has two different settings because the emeralds do look very close in size? Regards, Dave. Previous Message A major new jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth! What an interesting time we are having! I agree with Frank and Thomas that the jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth is most likely the mystery necklace which can be seen in the photo of Mrs Greville at the Austrian Embassy concert. (Every time I see Sir Thomas Inskip in the photo I want to move him. If only Mrs Greville was sitting in his position!) It is very obvious from press reports during the life time of Mrs Greville that she had at least 2 emerald necklaces and perhaps a third. I have read the opinion of Dmitry on the RJWMB that the necklace worn by QEII is a rearranged version of the one worn by QEQM. I disagree. QEII wearing the "new" emerald necklace. It is difficult to find clear sharp images of the emerald necklace worn by QEQM; nevertheless, I think that the arrangement of the diamonds surrounding the emeralds in that necklace is different. comparison of the two necklaces. What might be very similar is the design of the diamond motifs linking the emerald and diamond clusters. One idea which occurred to me -- Could the necklace worn by QEQM (minus the pendant) have been worn by Mrs Greville inside the large emerald necklace with the cabochon drops? How Mrs Greville had the 5 row Greville diamond necklace constructed shows that Mrs Greville liked a grand display. Two major emerald necklaces worn together would have provided justification for the press comments about her magnificent emeralds.

Re: Greville emeralds? Posted by Franck on December 14, 2019, 3:25 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?" The list of emeralds made by our friend Arthur must be now seriously updated !! https://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/archive/1454196203.html Franck Previous Message Is it possible the necklace has two different settings because the emeralds do look very close in size? Regards, Dave. Previous Message A major new jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth! What an interesting time we are having! I agree with Frank and Thomas that the jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth is most likely the mystery necklace which can be seen in the photo of Mrs Greville at the Austrian Embassy concert. (Every time I see Sir Thomas Inskip in the photo I want to move him. If only Mrs Greville was sitting in his position!) It is very obvious from press reports during the life time of Mrs Greville that she had at least 2 emerald necklaces and perhaps a third. I have read the opinion of Dmitry on the RJWMB that the necklace worn by QEII is a rearranged version of the one worn by QEQM. I disagree. QEII wearing the "new" emerald necklace. It is difficult to find clear sharp images of the emerald necklace worn by QEQM; nevertheless, I think that the arrangement of the diamonds surrounding the emeralds in that necklace is different. comparison of the two necklaces. What might be very similar is the design of the diamond motifs linking the emerald and diamond clusters. One idea which occurred to me -- Could the necklace worn by QEQM (minus the pendant) have been worn by Mrs Greville inside the large emerald necklace with the cabochon drops? How Mrs Greville had the 5 row Greville diamond necklace constructed shows that Mrs Greville liked a grand display. Two major emerald necklaces worn together would have provided justification for the press comments about her magnificent emeralds.

Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace Posted by Dave on December 14, 2019, 11:03 pm, in reply to "Greville emeralds?" Beth their is a theory I saw on the RJWMB by a poster LittleMo where she/ he postulates that the necklace worn at the diplomatic reception at BP could be in fact the necklace from QV and the emerald drops from QV's emerald tiara. While I tend not to follow this theory as the QV's suite is legally on loan to KP via a government and private custodian arrangement and I believe off limits to a prospective wearer, don't you think with the similarities of the sq. cut emeralds and tear drop toppers from the tiara, does it not hold some kind of water? Regards, Dave. Previous Message A major new jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth! What an interesting time we are having! I agree with Frank and Thomas that the jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth is most likely the mystery necklace which can be seen in the photo of Mrs Greville at the Austrian Embassy concert. (Every time I see Sir Thomas Inskip in the photo I want to move him. If only Mrs Greville was sitting in his position!) It is very obvious from press reports during the life time of Mrs Greville that she had at least 2 emerald necklaces and perhaps a third. I have read the opinion of Dmitry on the RJWMB that the necklace worn by QEII is a rearranged version of the one worn by QEQM. I disagree. QEII wearing the "new" emerald necklace. It is difficult to find clear sharp images of the emerald necklace worn by QEQM; nevertheless, I think that the arrangement of the diamonds surrounding the emeralds in that necklace is different. comparison of the two necklaces. What might be very similar is the design of the diamond motifs linking the emerald and diamond clusters. One idea which occurred to me -- Could the necklace worn by QEQM (minus the pendant) have been worn by Mrs Greville inside the large emerald necklace with the cabochon drops? How Mrs Greville had the 5 row Greville diamond necklace constructed shows that Mrs Greville liked a grand display. Two major emerald necklaces worn together would have provided justification for the press comments about her magnificent emeralds.

Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace Posted by quimalypense on December 17, 2019, 7:32 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace" I find it hard to believe that neither the Queen Mum nor the Queen would have worn a Greville piece before this, especially one that went so well with the Vladimir tiara. It definitely is not the Queen Victoria necklace as that is on display and the spacers are different. I also cannot imagine they would allow anyone to alter it. The fact that it is now 100 years since the Russian Revolution kind of leads me to believe that it's a Russian piece that has been sitting until the people who might have remembered it are gone. Grand Duchess Vladimir had many more emeralds, and drops, on her costume ball costume than were sold to Barbara Hutton. Also in the Duma photo she is wearing a drop necklace that doesn't look like the one Barbara Hutton bought. Empress Maria, GD Xenia and others sold jewels or may have stored them with the BRF for safekeeping. Im just not sold on tbe Greville theory. Previous Message Beth their is a theory I saw on the RJWMB by a poster LittleMo where she/ he postulates that the necklace worn at the diplomatic reception at BP could be in fact the necklace from QV and the emerald drops from QV's emerald tiara. While I tend not to follow this theory as the QV's suite is legally on loan to KP via a government and private custodian arrangement and I believe off limits to a prospective wearer, don't you think with the similarities of the sq. cut emeralds and tear drop toppers from the tiara, does it not hold some kind of water? Regards, Dave. Previous Message A major new jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth! What an interesting time we are having! I agree with Frank and Thomas that the jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth is most likely the mystery necklace which can be seen in the photo of Mrs Greville at the Austrian Embassy concert. (Every time I see Sir Thomas Inskip in the photo I want to move him. If only Mrs Greville was sitting in his position!) It is very obvious from press reports during the life time of Mrs Greville that she had at least 2 emerald necklaces and perhaps a third. I have read the opinion of Dmitry on the RJWMB that the necklace worn by QEII is a rearranged version of the one worn by QEQM. I disagree. QEII wearing the "new" emerald necklace. It is difficult to find clear sharp images of the emerald necklace worn by QEQM; nevertheless, I think that the arrangement of the diamonds surrounding the emeralds in that necklace is different. comparison of the two necklaces. What might be very similar is the design of the diamond motifs linking the emerald and diamond clusters. One idea which occurred to me -- Could the necklace worn by QEQM (minus the pendant) have been worn by Mrs Greville inside the large emerald necklace with the cabochon drops? How Mrs Greville had the 5 row Greville diamond necklace constructed shows that Mrs Greville liked a grand display. Two major emerald necklaces worn together would have provided justification for the press comments about her magnificent emeralds.

Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace Posted by Dave on December 17, 2019, 9:52 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace" Hi quimalypense and welcome to this space. I don't think I have made your acquaintance before. Thanks for engaging. Your comments are duly noted and may in fact have some weight. The point is we just don't know. The necklace is very grand and ostentatious but looks very dated as well i.e. it does not look like a piece done in modern times. I look forward to hearing from you again. Regards, Dave. Previous Message I find it hard to believe that neither the Queen Mum nor the Queen would have worn a Greville piece before this, especially one that went so well with the Vladimir tiara. It definitely is not the Queen Victoria necklace as that is on display and the spacers are different. I also cannot imagine they would allow anyone to alter it. The fact that it is now 100 years since the Russian Revolution kind of leads me to believe that it's a Russian piece that has been sitting until the people who might have remembered it are gone. Grand Duchess Vladimir had many more emeralds, and drops, on her costume ball costume than were sold to Barbara Hutton. Also in the Duma photo she is wearing a drop necklace that doesn't look like the one Barbara Hutton bought. Empress Maria, GD Xenia and others sold jewels or may have stored them with the BRF for safekeeping. Im just not sold on tbe Greville theory. Previous Message Beth their is a theory I saw on the RJWMB by a poster LittleMo where she/ he postulates that the necklace worn at the diplomatic reception at BP could be in fact the necklace from QV and the emerald drops from QV's emerald tiara. While I tend not to follow this theory as the QV's suite is legally on loan to KP via a government and private custodian arrangement and I believe off limits to a prospective wearer, don't you think with the similarities of the sq. cut emeralds and tear drop toppers from the tiara, does it not hold some kind of water? Regards, Dave. Previous Message A major new jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth! What an interesting time we are having! I agree with Frank and Thomas that the jewel worn by Queen Elizabeth is most likely the mystery necklace which can be seen in the photo of Mrs Greville at the Austrian Embassy concert. (Every time I see Sir Thomas Inskip in the photo I want to move him. If only Mrs Greville was sitting in his position!) It is very obvious from press reports during the life time of Mrs Greville that she had at least 2 emerald necklaces and perhaps a third. I have read the opinion of Dmitry on the RJWMB that the necklace worn by QEII is a rearranged version of the one worn by QEQM. I disagree. QEII wearing the "new" emerald necklace. It is difficult to find clear sharp images of the emerald necklace worn by QEQM; nevertheless, I think that the arrangement of the diamonds surrounding the emeralds in that necklace is different. comparison of the two necklaces. What might be very similar is the design of the diamond motifs linking the emerald and diamond clusters. One idea which occurred to me -- Could the necklace worn by QEQM (minus the pendant) have been worn by Mrs Greville inside the large emerald necklace with the cabochon drops? How Mrs Greville had the 5 row Greville diamond necklace constructed shows that Mrs Greville liked a grand display. Two major emerald necklaces worn together would have provided justification for the press comments about her magnificent emeralds.

Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace Posted by Beth on December 20, 2019, 6:15 am, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace" Welcome to the board Quimalypense! Your point of view gives us a lot of food for thought. Grand Duchess Vladimir certainly had a lot of emeralds. I will try to find the photo of her at the 1905 Duma which you mentioned so that people can see what you mean. If the emerald necklace originated with Grand Duchess Vladimir, then it would have been purchased by a member of the British royal family. The question is when and by whom?

Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace Posted by OmerH on December 20, 2019, 11:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace" Here is a pic of Grand Duchess Vladimir at the Duma in 1905. She appears to be wearing her sapphires for the occasion. Another view of the sapphires:

Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace Posted by Beth on December 21, 2019, 8:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Greville emeralds?/ QV's Emerald Necklace" Wonderful photos, thank you OmerH! It is not often that we see cabochon sapphires like the large central one on the necklace. I would have assumed it was an emerald!

2 Cartier bracelets get an outing as well Posted by Mike on December 12, 2019, 5:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight | Better Pictures" Wow...wow. Her Majesty is also wearing 2 of the 5 Cartier bracelets. They do not get an outing very often so a real delight. Previous Message Some better pictures from the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight, HERE, you can see so much of the fine detail!

Re: 2 Cartier bracelets get an outing as well Posted by Beth on December 12, 2019, 7:28 pm, in reply to "2 Cartier bracelets get an outing as well" Thank you Mike. The modern style of the bracelets seems at odds with the tiara and necklace. But it is rare to see them, so this was a treat.

Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight Posted by Dave on December 12, 2019, 7:32 pm, in reply to "Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond ring Posted by Franck on December 12, 2019, 9:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace tonight" The Duchess of Cambridge wore a statement ring for the evening. I do think it is the diamond ring from the Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure (from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia - 1987 state visit). Same design with the earrings from the demi-parure (floral style). Queen Elizabeth II wore the ring during a state visit in Germany in 1992). Please find below photos from the net (what kate wore and other sites) : [img] upload image[/img] [img] herbergement image[/img] [img][/img] Franck The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond bar brooch Posted by Franck on December 12, 2019, 9:40 pm, in reply to "The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond ring " The Duchess of Cambridge also wore a diamond bar brooch. [img][/img] Can you recognize the brooch ? Very best regards, Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge wore a statement ring for the evening. I do think it is the diamond ring from the Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure (from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia - 1987 state visit). Same design with the earrings from the demi-parure (floral style). Queen Elizabeth II wore the ring during a state visit in Germany in 1992). Please find below photos from the net (what kate wore and other sites) : [img] upload image [/img] [img] herbergement image [/img] [img] [/img] Franck The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: Queen Elizabeth II's watch Posted by Franck on December 12, 2019, 9:48 pm, in reply to "Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond bar brooch " Queen Elizabeth II wore a diamond patek philippe watch with a gold (or platinium) bracelet. Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge also wore a diamond bar brooch. [img] [/img] Can you recognize the brooch ? Very best regards, Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge wore a statement ring for the evening. I do think it is the diamond ring from the Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure (from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia - 1987 state visit). Same design with the earrings from the demi-parure (floral style). Queen Elizabeth II wore the ring during a state visit in Germany in 1992). Please find below photos from the net (what kate wore and other sites) : [img] upload image [/img] [img] herbergement image [/img] [img] [/img] Franck The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

The emerald necklace Posted by Kasper on December 13, 2019, 6:56 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Elizabeth II's watch " Reminds me a little of the one, princess Astrid of Belgium is wearing. As far as I know it belongs to her Mother inlaw. Previous Message Queen Elizabeth II wore a diamond patek philippe watch with a gold (or platinium) bracelet. Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge also wore a diamond bar brooch. [img] [/img] Can you recognize the brooch ? Very best regards, Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge wore a statement ring for the evening. I do think it is the diamond ring from the Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure (from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia - 1987 state visit). Same design with the earrings from the demi-parure (floral style). Queen Elizabeth II wore the ring during a state visit in Germany in 1992). Please find below photos from the net (what kate wore and other sites) : [img] upload image [/img] [img] herbergement image [/img] [img] [/img] Franck The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond bar brooch Posted by Franck on December 13, 2019, 9:05 pm, in reply to "Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond bar brooch " A link concerning the screenshot of the brooch worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. It is not a diamond bar brooch Franck https://whatkatewore.com/2019/12/11/the-duchess-in-diamonds-and-alexander-mcqueen-for-diplomatic-reception/#comment-1303793 Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge also wore a diamond bar brooch. [img] [/img] Can you recognize the brooch ? Very best regards, Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge wore a statement ring for the evening. I do think it is the diamond ring from the Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure (from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia - 1987 state visit). Same design with the earrings from the demi-parure (floral style). Queen Elizabeth II wore the ring during a state visit in Germany in 1992). Please find below photos from the net (what kate wore and other sites) : [img] upload image [/img] [img] herbergement image [/img] [img] [/img] Franck The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's brooch - can you recognize the brooch ? Posted by Franck on December 17, 2019, 8:28 pm, in reply to "Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond bar brooch " Can you recognize the brooch ? [img][/img] Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge also wore a diamond bar brooch. [img] [/img] Can you recognize the brooch ? Very best regards, Franck Previous Message The Duchess of Cambridge wore a statement ring for the evening. I do think it is the diamond ring from the Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure (from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia - 1987 state visit). Same design with the earrings from the demi-parure (floral style). Queen Elizabeth II wore the ring during a state visit in Germany in 1992). Please find below photos from the net (what kate wore and other sites) : [img] upload image [/img] [img] herbergement image [/img] [img] [/img] Franck The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted with what looks like a massive marquis cut diamond ring on her right ring finger. Nice to see her wear some more bling. Beth it's very good to hear you say this space will definitely continue and HM's outing of a necklace you had assumed was another one in her mother's collection does give credence to the many statements about your work and abilities as matters of fact, so please accept what we the posters are saying about you with grace for they are true. Regards Dave. Previous Message It appears that the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Drop Demi-Parure, which was most recently loaned to the Countess of Wessex for the American State Banquet, at tonight's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace! She is also wearing her usual Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara . Let's hope we get better pictures from inside this year!

Re: The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond ring Posted by Beth on December 14, 2019, 4:46 pm, in reply to "The Duchess of Cambridge's diamond ring " Well spotted Franck! Congratulations!

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