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QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch Posted by Franck on March 21, 2020, 3:10 am From the royal collection : Description Design in bodycolour of a brooch proposed for presentation to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Elkan Simons CBE, on her visit to the International Spring Fair, 1976. The onyx and coral are arranged like tumbling paisleys. Signed. Provenance Presented to Her Majesty The Queen on the visit to The International Spring Fair 1976 Questions Was QEII given this brooch ? Has she ever worn this brooch ? Have you got photos of this brooch ? Very best regards, Take care of you, Franck

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch Posted by OmerH on March 21, 2020, 4:09 am, in reply to "QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch" Congragulations Franck!!! I think you have found the provenance of the brooch debuted at Holyrood Palace Garden party on 3rd July 2019!!!

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch Posted by Mike on March 23, 2020, 6:51 pm, in reply to "Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch" Bravo...you have just solved a great mystery. It was thought to be a new brooch when last worn. Not my personal favourite. But great work to you both. Previous Message Congragulations Franck!!! I think you have found the provenance of the brooch debuted at Holyrood Palace Garden party on 3rd July 2019!!!

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch Posted by Dave on March 21, 2020, 5:30 am, in reply to "QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch" What a magnificent find Frank, congratulations. Regards, Dave. Previous Message From the royal collection : Description Design in bodycolour of a brooch proposed for presentation to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Elkan Simons CBE, on her visit to the International Spring Fair, 1976. The onyx and coral are arranged like tumbling paisleys. Signed. Provenance Presented to Her Majesty The Queen on the visit to The International Spring Fair 1976 Questions Was QEII given this brooch ? Has she ever worn this brooch ? Have you got photos of this brooch ? Very best regards, Take care of you, Franck

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited Posted by LauraM on March 21, 2020, 12:15 pm, in reply to "QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch" Nice work Franck! According to the Birmingham Post 3 Feb 1976 the Queen was presented a brooch made by Waldron Gardner of Cheltenham These were two young men Terry Waldron and Keith William Gardner who were commissioned to make the diamond and angel coral brooch presented to the Queen. This information comes from Gardener’s obituary. Terry Waldron operates a three generation jewellery business called The Goldsmithery.. https://www.goldsmithy.co.uk/ Link: Keth William Gardner

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited Posted by Franck on March 21, 2020, 6:43 pm, in reply to "Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited" Thank you all ! Take care of you ! Very friendly, Franck Previous Message Nice work Franck! According to the Birmingham Post 3 Feb 1976 the Queen was presented a brooch made by Waldron Gardner of Cheltenham These were two young men Terry Waldron and Keith William Gardner who were commissioned to make the diamond and angel coral brooch presented to the Queen. This information comes from Gardener’s obituary. Terry Waldron operates a three generation jewellery business called The Goldsmithery.. https://www.goldsmithy.co.uk/

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited Posted by Franck on March 23, 2020, 8:29 pm, in reply to "Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited" An other photo of this brooch from Jelena Gorgona (The Queen Jewels vault) : Previous Message Thank you all ! Take care of you ! Very friendly, Franck Previous Message Nice work Franck! According to the Birmingham Post 3 Feb 1976 the Queen was presented a brooch made by Waldron Gardner of Cheltenham These were two young men Terry Waldron and Keith William Gardner who were commissioned to make the diamond and angel coral brooch presented to the Queen. This information comes from Gardener’s obituary. Terry Waldron operates a three generation jewellery business called The Goldsmithery.. https://www.goldsmithy.co.uk/

Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited Posted by Beth on March 27, 2020, 7:59 am, in reply to "Re: QEII - onyx, coral and diamond brooch edited" What a great piece of detective work by everyone. Congratulations to all.

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