History of Famous Jewels and Collections

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Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by Dave User icon on May 16, 2021, 1:55 am

In the below photo Queen Mary dawns a star shaped jewel and it made me wonder if she may have been a part recipient to her mother in law's many star brooches.

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Regards,

Dave

Re: Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by 992234177 User icon on May 16, 2021, 3:09 am, in reply to "Queen Mary Star jewels "

i Think it is mentioned in Pope Hennessy that she was given one or some star brooches for either her confirmation or presentation.

Re: Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by Beth User icon on May 16, 2021, 9:12 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary Star jewels "

I have the same recollection as 992234177 (but I haven't double checked in the biography)

Queen Mary's mother, Princess Mary Adelaide, definitely had a number of diamond stars. At various times she was reported to have worn them in her hair and in a form of a tiara.

I also think that the photos were all taken before Queen Mary married, so it is highly unlikely that the stars would have an connection to Queen Alexandra.

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i Think it is mentioned in Pope Hennessy that she was given one or some star brooches for either her confirmation or presentation.

Re: Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by Beth User icon on May 17, 2021, 5:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary Star jewels "

I double checked in Pope-Hennessy's biography of Queen Mary. The stars (I think there were 3) were a gift from her grandmother, the Duchess of Cambridge on her Confirmation on 1 August 1885.

Pope-Hennessy recorded that Queen Mary wore the largest of them on her white dress when she attended her first Drawing Room in 1886. Another can be seen partially hidden by the Court feathers in her headdress in the photos below.

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Re: Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by Dave User icon on May 18, 2021, 1:11 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary Star jewels "

Thank you Beth for confirming the above. What also stands out is the Queen's necklace with pendant. It looks like something which resembles the pearl and diamond necklace worn by the late QEQM and now worn by her great grand daughter in law the DoCam.

Regards,

Dave.

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I double checked in Pope-Hennessy's biography of Queen Mary. The stars (I think there were 3) were a gift from her grandmother, the Duchess of Cambridge on her Confirmation on 1 August 1885.

Pope-Hennessy recorded that Queen Mary wore the largest of them on her white dress when she attended her first Drawing Room in 1886. Another can be seen partially hidden by the Court feathers in her headdress in the photos below.

Re: Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by Beth User icon on May 18, 2021, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary Star jewels "

I am puzzled Dave. What jewels are you referring to? Could you post a link to one?

As far as I know the necklace worn by Queen Mary came from her mother and later went to her daughter, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood -- but I could be mistaken, especially as I am not sure which jewels you are referring to.

Re: Queen Mary Star jewels

Posted by Dave User icon on May 19, 2021, 6:22 am, in reply to "Re: Queen Mary Star jewels "

Thanks Beth, you stayed on the right path as to what I was asking.

Regards,

Dave.

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I am puzzled Dave. What jewels are you referring to? Could you post a link to one?

As far as I know the necklace worn by Queen Mary came from her mother and later went to her daughter, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood -- but I could be mistaken, especially as I am not sure which jewels you are referring to.

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