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a list of mysteries remaining currently Posted by Franck on March 7, 2021, 6:40 am Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Former Queens : a. Queen Adelaide : Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace II. Queen Alexandra a. Certainly in the vault i. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ; ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure b. Mysteries i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. The huge diamond necklace worn for her coronation iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) v. A second cartier resille necklace (Field and Menkes) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 - From Laura M viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London x. The stars brooches Xi. Emerald and diamond flower brooch from HRH The Duchess of Cambridge maybe in the NRC III. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault : i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault - brooch worn in 1911 - British Royal jewels Instagram iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle vi. The resille cartier necklace vii. The necklace said to be made from the cullinan stones (Field) references from Roberts b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres…not included in the most important collet necklaces iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (Arthur and Beth) xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band (Laura M) ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrettec (Laura M) iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (from Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; (Name from Franck) ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York (from Beth and Franck) iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth) v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop from the Citizens of London vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vii. Several pearls necklaces viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch (From Beth) ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch x. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton) xi. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra xii. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother xiii. The ruby bracelets xiv. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst (from LauraM) ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth) c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Queen Alexandra No IX Badge from South Wales Posted by Beth on March 7, 2021, 2:29 pm, in reply to "a list of mysteries remaining currently " I strongly suspect that the badge/brooch from South Wales will still exist. Queen Alexandra was Princess of Wales for so long and kept all her other gifts from both North and South Wales that it is unlikely she didn't keep the South Wales badge. I have never done a search to see if it has been worn by her or subsequent queens. But, we know that Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wore the bracelet, as well as some parts of the gift from North Wales.. The gift from South Wales. I suspect that such an item would not be easy for a modern lady to wear.

Re: Queen Alexandra No I Item worn to the Devonshire House ball Posted by Beth on March 7, 2021, 2:40 pm, in reply to "Queen Alexandra No IX Badge from South Wales" I am inclined to think that the small crown style headdress worn by Queen Alexandra may have been a costume style item lavishly embellished with real jewels, and that after the ball she wore the items as per normal.

Queen Alexandra. No VII rubies from Ladies of South Australia Posted by Beth on March 7, 2021, 2:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Alexandra No I Item worn to the Devonshire House ball" While it is possible that the suite of ruby and diamond jewels given by the Ladies of South Australia to Queen Alexandra for her silver wedding may still exist and be in the vaults, I have often wondered if perhaps Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother might have mined this set to obtain the gemstones for her Cartier ruby floral clips and her ruby bracelet. Of course, at present, there is no way to substantiate that. [Laura found the original reference to this gift, but I cannot find it on the RJWMB any longer]

No. X. The emerald diamond flower brooch – wedding gift Posted by Knightship on March 7, 2021, 5:12 pm, in reply to "a list of mysteries remaining currently " Do you mean Queen Alexandra’s wedding gift brooch from the Duchess of Cambridge in 1863? If so, the six-petal diamond flower of this brooch has been worn by Queen Sonja since the early 1970s. Alexandra wore the diamond flower to Queen Maud’s wedding in 1896, but without the diamond leaves and the emerald buds (they have probably always been removable from the flower). The squared emerald in the flower was later removed, probably by Alexandra. The whereabouts of the diamond leaves and the four squared emeralds are unknown (as far as I know), but the six-petal diamond flower is part of the NRF collection. The six-petal diamond flower brooch worn with, and without the squared emerald: Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Queen Alexandra i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament ; iv. The huge diamond necklace v. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales x. The emerald diamond flower brooch- wedding gift xi. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London xii. The stars brooches II. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The emerald and diamond stomacher v. The resille cartier necklace b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres… iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… III. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop>> from the Citizens of London v. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vi. Several pearls necklaces vii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch viii. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra ix. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother x. The ruby bracelets xi. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match (Seen) From Beth c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Re: No. X. The emerald diamond flower brooch – wedding gift Posted by Franck on March 7, 2021, 6:24 pm, in reply to "No. X. The emerald diamond flower brooch – wedding gift" Thank you so much for your very kind answer ! it is indeed the same ! Franck Previous Message Do you mean Queen Alexandra’s wedding gift brooch from the Duchess of Cambridge in 1863? If so, the six-petal diamond flower of this brooch has been worn by Queen Sonja since the early 1970s. Alexandra wore the diamond flower to Queen Maud’s wedding in 1896, but without the diamond leaves and the emerald buds (they have probably always been removable from the flower). The squared emerald in the flower was later removed, probably by Alexandra. The whereabouts of the diamond leaves and the four squared emeralds are unknown (as far as I know), but the six-petal diamond flower is part of the NRF collection. The six-petal diamond flower brooch worn with, and without the squared emerald: Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Queen Alexandra i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament ; iv. The huge diamond necklace v. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales x. The emerald diamond flower brooch- wedding gift xi. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London xii. The stars brooches II. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The emerald and diamond stomacher v. The resille cartier necklace b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres… iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… III. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop>> from the Citizens of London v. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vi. Several pearls necklaces vii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch viii. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra ix. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother x. The ruby bracelets xi. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match (Seen) From Beth c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Re: No. X. The emerald diamond flower brooch – wedding gift Posted by Beth on March 7, 2021, 7:39 pm, in reply to "No. X. The emerald diamond flower brooch – wedding gift" I think that the wedding gift from the Duchess of Cambridge is different from the one worn by Queen Sonja. Brooch from the Duchess of Cambridge The central section of that brooch I think that the shape of the leaves in Queen Sonja's brooch is different. comparison. It might be that the brooch worn by Queen Alexandra is the same as the one worn by Queen Sonja, but even there I am dubious. But I wish we had a sharper photo of Queen Alexandra. The brooch

Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently - To LauraM/Ursula Posted by Franck on March 7, 2021, 6:25 pm, in reply to "a list of mysteries remaining currently " Dear Ursula, Dear Laura This list can be added on on your blog. Franck Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Former Queens : a. Queen Adelaide : Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace II. Queen Alexandra a. Certainly in the vault i. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ; ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure b. Mysteries i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. The huge diamond necklace iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) v. A second cartier resille necklace vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London x. The stars brooches III. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault : i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle vi. The resille cartier necklace b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres… iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (British Royal jewels) xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth) v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop>> from the Citizens of London vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vii. Several pearls necklaces viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch x. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton) xi. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra xii. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother xiii. The ruby bracelets xiv. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth) c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently - To LauraM/Ursula Posted by Ursula on March 9, 2021, 12:59 am, in reply to "Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently - To LauraM/Ursula" Thank you Franck for your great offer and work on the list. It's a pleasure to add it on the Royal-Magazin.

Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently - To LauraM/Ursula Posted by Franck on March 9, 2021, 9:36 pm, in reply to "Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently - To LauraM/Ursula" You are welcomed ! You can also use the second list below of jewels unworn by QEII. Franck Previous Message Thank you Franck for your great offer and work on the list. It's a pleasure to add it on the Royal-Magazin.

cullinan necklace Posted by Janet on March 7, 2021, 10:31 pm, in reply to "a list of mysteries remaining currently " Thank you for your fantastic list and research. Could you expand more on what you mean by Cullinan necklace. Just the reference to Cullinan makes me assume it must be important. Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Former Queens : a. Queen Adelaide : Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace II. Queen Alexandra a. Certainly in the vault i. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ; ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure b. Mysteries i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. The huge diamond necklace worn for her coronation iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) v. A second cartier resille necklace (Field and Menkes) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 - From Laura M viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London x. The stars brooches III. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault : i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault - brooch worn in 1911 - British Royal jewels Instagram iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle vi. The resille cartier necklace vii. The cullinan necklace (Menkes, Field and Roberts b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres…not included in the most important collet necklaces iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (British Royal jewels) xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band (Laura M) ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (from Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; (Name from Franck) ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York (from Beth and Franck) iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth) v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop from the Citizens of London vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vii. Several pearls necklaces viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch (From Beth) ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch x. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton) xi. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra xii. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother xiii. The ruby bracelets xiv. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst (from LauraM) ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth) c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Re: cullinan necklace Posted by Franck on March 7, 2021, 11:18 pm, in reply to "cullinan necklace" From Boffer. This necklace is in the vault : https://royaljewelslists.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=267 Franck Previous Message Thank you for your fantastic list and research. Could you expand more on what you mean by Cullinan necklace. Just the reference to Cullinan makes me assume it must be important. Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Former Queens : a. Queen Adelaide : Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace II. Queen Alexandra a. Certainly in the vault i. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ; ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure b. Mysteries i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. The huge diamond necklace worn for her coronation iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) v. A second cartier resille necklace (Field and Menkes) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 - From Laura M viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London x. The stars brooches III. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault : i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault - brooch worn in 1911 - British Royal jewels Instagram iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle vi. The resille cartier necklace vii. The cullinan necklace (Menkes, Field and Roberts b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres…not included in the most important collet necklaces iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (British Royal jewels) xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band (Laura M) ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (from Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; (Name from Franck) ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York (from Beth and Franck) iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth) v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop from the Citizens of London vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vii. Several pearls necklaces viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch (From Beth) ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch x. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton) xi. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra xii. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother xiii. The ruby bracelets xiv. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst (from LauraM) ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth) c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Re: cullinan necklace Posted by Dave on March 8, 2021, 1:41 am, in reply to "Re: cullinan necklace" Your topics breeds much thinking, mystery and suspicion. I am sure it was said that the clippings from the Cullinan were given as payment to the jewel cutters, unless there were other stones from the mine also presented to QM not reported on. Regards, Dave. Previous Message From Boffer. This necklace is in the vault : https://royaljewelslists.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=267 Franck Previous Message Thank you for your fantastic list and research. Could you expand more on what you mean by Cullinan necklace. Just the reference to Cullinan makes me assume it must be important. Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Former Queens : a. Queen Adelaide : Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace II. Queen Alexandra a. Certainly in the vault i. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ; ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure b. Mysteries i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. The huge diamond necklace worn for her coronation iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) v. A second cartier resille necklace (Field and Menkes) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 - From Laura M viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London x. The stars brooches III. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault : i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault - brooch worn in 1911 - British Royal jewels Instagram iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle vi. The resille cartier necklace vii. The cullinan necklace (Menkes, Field and Roberts b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres…not included in the most important collet necklaces iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (British Royal jewels) xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band (Laura M) ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (from Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; (Name from Franck) ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York (from Beth and Franck) iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth) v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop from the Citizens of London vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vii. Several pearls necklaces viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch (From Beth) ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch x. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton) xi. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra xii. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother xiii. The ruby bracelets xiv. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst (from LauraM) ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth) c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Re: cullinan necklace. Where is the proof? Edited to included forgotten items Posted by Beth on March 8, 2021, 3:32 pm, in reply to "Re: cullinan necklace" I do not believe that the pendant and chain worn by Queen Mary in the photo below was made from Cullinan diamonds left over after the Cullinan brooches were made. Leslie Field certainly says this, but contrary to what Boffer has written, Hugh Roberts does not. In his notes published on the Royal Jewels Lists board, Boffer said that Queen Mary wore the necklace "on occasion" and cites H Roberts page 170 as his source. https://royaljewelslists.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=267 [Note: a number of photographs of Queen Mary, Princess Mary, the King and other members of the family were taken on 6 July 1918. On that day the King and Queen hosted a celebratory function for their silver wedding anniversary, as well as undertaking an official carriage drive in London.] On page 170 of The Queen's Diamonds Roberts uses one of these photos showing Queen Mary seated with Princess Mary beside her. Beside this photo Roberts states-- "Queen Mary wearing the Cullinan VIII Brooch with Cullinan VII (page 174) as pendant in 1918, with her daughter Princess Mary in nursing uniform." Roberts described the brooch at Queen Mary's throat, not the separate pendant and chain. an enlarged detail from the photo. I have never seen any verifiable evidence that this chain and pendant contain diamonds from the cutting of the Cullinan diamond. Surely, if there were diamonds from the Cullinan in this pendant and chain, Roberts would have said so, as he would have been well aware of Leslie Field's claim. Commentators constantly point to the fact that, apart from the numbered Cullinans, there were 96 smaller diamonds. Some of these were probably used in making the two brooches which have diamond settings: the Cullinan V brooch which has approximately 54 diamonds and Cullinan VIII which has 35 diamonds. (But we don't know that for certain. A number of the diamonds used in the settings of the Cullinan V and Cullinan VIII brooches are matched for size to complete a balanced design, and I feel that the chances of finding matched pairs (especially in the larger matched pairs) in the 96 smaller diamonds would have been slim, and so it is possibly that other diamonds had to be acquired). Edit: According to the notarised documents from the time the Cullinan was cut the 96 small diamonds weighed 7 and three eights of a carat, which is another reason why I feel that the 96 small diamonds did not provide all the diamonds for the settings of the Cullinan V and Cullinan VIII brooches. Cullinan V Cullinan VIII with Cullinan VII as a pendant. Other commentators argue that this chain and pendant contain the unpolished, left over fragments from cutting the Cullinans. [Another photo from 6 July 1918. Queen Mary has changed the brooch at her throat] Through the work of the historian Boris Gorelik we now know that the remaining fragments were returned to South Africa and are now stored in the National Geoscience Museum in Pretoria. For part of Gorelik's information see http://www.35igc.org/Blog/8/Cullinan-diamonds Gorelik's research proves that the 10 carats of unpolished chips could not possibly have been used in this pendant. The Royal Collection has never commented on this pendant and chain, nor have I ever seen it worn by another royal lady. Queen Mary may have left it to the Queen or perhaps to someone else. Because July 1918 at the time of the silver wedding anniversary was the first time it would appear that Queen Mary wore it in public, I suspect that it was an anniversary gift, possibly from the King. I have noticed that after Queen Mary acquired a new jewel she tended to wear it several times in quick succession, and this jewel was no different. Franck has listed this as one of the mysteries, and it is. We do not know who inherited it, why or when Queen Mary acquired it, or even if it is made solely of diamonds. But I feel that the chances of this pendant and chain containing diamonds or diamond fragments from the Cullinan are virtually nil. Edit 2. I forgot to comment on Dave's query about the original ownership of the Cullinans. According to a pre-arranged agreement, the two largest diamonds, Cullinan I & II were to go to King Edward. The rest of the stones from the original Cullinan were retained by the Asschers as their fee for the work undertaken. General Botha of South Africa later decided that it would be best if South Africa purchased all the other stones, so that they could then be presented to Queen Mary and not fall into private hands. However, before this, Edward VII purchased the Cullinan VI from the Asschers as a private jewel for Queen Alexandra.

Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently Posted by Dave on March 8, 2021, 2:14 am, in reply to "a list of mysteries remaining currently " The hugh diamond necklace worn by QA at her coronation i believe is called the Turkish necklace given by Turkey's then leader to QV along with the grate waterfall diamond brooch that is seen by the late QEQM. The star brooches i have on least made no less than 2 queries about them on here and questioned whether they were gifts from her father, husband or other and whether they were still in main line Royal Collection. The sunburst diamond brooch I believe was seen worn by the late QEQM who it was postulated came via QV's daughter who had left the bulk of her estate to the I believe Gloucesters, can't remember her name now but I think it could be Princess Beatrice. Regards, Dave. Previous Message Dear all, Please find below a list of msyteries remaining currently. The most important jewels have been described : Very best regards, Franck I. Former Queens : a. Queen Adelaide : Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace II. Queen Alexandra a. Certainly in the vault i. Queen Alexandra’s lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ; ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure b. Mysteries i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball ii. The hair combs wth huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria iii. The huge diamond necklace worn for her coronation iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds) v. A second cartier resille necklace (Field and Menkes) vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889 - From Laura M viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London x. The stars brooches Xi. Emerald and diamond flower brooch from HRH The Duchess of Cambridge maybe in the NRC III. Queen Mary a. Certainly in the vault : i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ; ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault - brooch worn in 1911 - British Royal jewels Instagram iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle vi. The resille cartier necklace vii. The cullinan necklace (Menkes, Field and Roberts b. Mysteries : i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4 iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres…not included in the most important collet necklaces iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits vi. The ruby and diamond haircomb vii. The ruby and diamond choker viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth ix. Ropes of pearls x. The long feather diamond brooch xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (British Royal jewels) xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure c. Wedding gifts : i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band (Laura M) ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette iii. A pearl and diamond comb - Sir G. and Lady Lucas iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (from Beth) vii. Others wedding gifts… IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother a. Certainly in the vault i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ; (Name from Franck) ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York (from Beth and Franck) iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth) v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop from the Citizens of London vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams vii. Several pearls necklaces viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch (From Beth) ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch x. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton) xi. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra xii. The diamond snake bracelets from QA and her mother xiii. The ruby bracelets xiv. The emerald bracelets b. Mysteries i. A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst (from LauraM) ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds - together with the Queen (Not seen) iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen) iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth) c. Brooches not worn – The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess) – A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) – A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess) – A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door – An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather) – An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband) – An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace – A emerald and diamond pendant brooch – A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary – A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

Queen Mary. Ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena Posted by Beth on March 8, 2021, 10:43 am, in reply to "Re: a list of mysteries remaining currently " In the list under Queen Mary, (b) Mysteries for number XII Franck has the following entry -- XII The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena (British Royal Jewels) Franck's attribution suggests that the owner of the Instagram account British Royal Jewels was the first one to make that connection. This is inaccurate. In 2016 on the RJWMB I asked a question about the jewel which I had spotted in a painting of Queen Mary by Leonard Campbell Taylor (1928) It was Arthur of the RJWMB who spotted the similarities between that pendant and the one worn by Princess Christian. See Arthur's post https://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/archive/1465162672.html And Arthur provided a link to Ursula's page on the brooch, although she had not made the connection of the brooch to Queen Mary. Ursula's entry https://royal-magazin.de/england/helena-princess-christian/helena-emeralds.htm British Royal Jewels https://www.instagram.com/p/CKEqcLrlemE/ Ursula states that "the diamonds, ruby and emerald were taken out of Indian jewels presented to Her Majesty in 1863." And British Royal Jewels states that "Newspaper reports from the time state the brooch was made using stones taken from Indian ornaments presented to Queen Victoria in 1863.", as indeed a number do. See https://www.instagram.com/p/CKEqcLrlemE/ Description of Queen Victoria's presents to Helena from one of the contemporary papers. Despite this, Queen Victoria's journal entry for 4 July 1866 shows that the gems came from the Queen of Oude. Queen Victoria wrote that she had given Princess Helena " a pendant & brooch of the Oude jewels..." At present it is not clear to me if the gems and jewels from the Queen of Oude were those presented by the Indian Queen during her trip to Britain in 1856-57 or had been sent to Queen Victoria when the last of the jewels were seized in late 1860 The Princess Royal, later Empress Frederick of Germany, was also given an Oude jewel in January 1858 a wedding present from Queen Victoria, the jewel being formed from gemstones given by the Queen of Oude. Confirmation of this comes from a letter quoted by the Royal Collection. See https://www.rct.uk/collection/404633/victoria-princess-royal-crown-princess-of-germany-1840-1901 Jewel given to Empress Frederick in 1858 By the time the then Princess Royal of Great Britain married on 25 January 1858, the Queen of Oude had left the UK, arriving in Paris on 23 January 1858 and dying the following day. The jewel given to Empress Frederick had to have been given to Queen Victoria prior to that. Perhaps the jewel given to Princess Helena also comes from the same period of 1856-57 when the Queen of Oude was in the UK attempting to negotiate with the government and Queen Victoria for the restoration of her son's kingdom. There are a number of historical items on the Queen of Oude on the net. This is but one https://www.livehistoryindia.com/herstory/2018/10/13/an-untold-tale-of-a-queen-mother

Identity of the emerald anniversary gift brooch? Posted by Beth on March 8, 2021, 4:38 pm, in reply to "Queen Mary. Ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena" Franck, would you be able to describe or post an image of the brooch you mean in the section under Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in section C Brooches not worn, where you list one as "an emerald and diamond brooch (given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband), please?

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