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03-08-2010, 05:50 PM
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Sory, I should read more carefully next time! I just saw Commonwealth and thought of the Wastminster Abbey Service.
Anyway, it's indeed very hard to tell which brooch The Queen wore from the photo I saw on The Royal Channel.
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03-11-2010, 06:35 PM
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The Queen has worn part of the Kent amethyst brooch, for her Devon visit to the cadets.
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03-12-2010, 05:51 AM
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If only she would wear the rest of the amethysts again some time soon. I do like it when she wears these old jewels with a real history to them.
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03-12-2010, 11:53 AM
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The Queen has worn part of the Kent amethyst brooch, for her Devon visit to the cadets.
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Here's some pics:
courtesy of iceflower - - clear brooch pic and one more for the brooch chroniclers.
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03-12-2010, 12:44 PM
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This is one of my favourite brooches in general. The amethyst works so well with the purple coat. The Queen does know how to make beautiful combinations - thumbs up!
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03-14-2010, 09:32 AM
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This is one of my favourite brooches in general. The amethyst works so well with the purple coat. The Queen does know how to make beautiful combinations - thumbs up!
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I know the amethyst looks wonderful on purple, but how gorgeous would it be on one of those crisp white summer jackets she has? It would be breathtaking....
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03-14-2010, 04:43 PM
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Super great idea Gill, the contrast would be incredible!
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03-15-2010, 06:50 AM
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I know the amethyst looks wonderful on purple, but how gorgeous would it be on one of those crisp white summer jackets she has? It would be breathtaking....
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Sure, it would look absolutely chic! Looking forward to it. 
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03-15-2010, 01:31 PM
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It really is a wonderful brooch
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03-19-2010, 02:58 PM
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Just found out that the Girl Guides have Centenary Celebration this year, so I'm hoping HM will wear the brooch they gave her to one of their events.
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03-20-2010, 09:26 PM
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Maundy is coming shortly, wonder which brooch this time?
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03-26-2010, 08:23 AM
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http://i39.tinypic.com/fdsheq.jpg
The Cullinan brooch was out yesterday as HM received the President of Slovakia
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Gorgeous. She looks great.
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03-26-2010, 01:41 PM
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I agree, it's a beautiful brooch. Loved Her Majesty's pearls once again!
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03-26-2010, 04:06 PM
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I agree, it's a beautiful brooch. Loved Her Majesty's pearls once again!
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Yes, the brooch is beautiful. What gems is it? I also wonder if the Queen wears real pearls or glass. I have heard on QVC in American that woman of her time period wore glass pearls because real pearls were hard to get. Does anyone know if her pearl are real?  
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03-26-2010, 04:42 PM
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The central stone in HM's brooch is a 18.8 carat diamond, known as Cullinan V. You can find out more about the brooch here.
Of coure these are real pearls! Even if real pearls were hard to get at a time, The Queen sure had the resources to buy the real thing. She has inherited a lot of pearls from her mother and grandmother. Before that she already had many real pearl necklaces. This particular necklace is a favourite of hers, actually. What's more, I doubt Elizabeth II has ever worn a fake jewel.
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03-26-2010, 07:04 PM
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One can never tire of the Cullinan V heart shaped diamond brooch. It is so stunning. The Queen is looking so beautiful in the tangerine color!!
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03-26-2010, 08:39 PM
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Pearl Necklaces
The Queen has 3 choices for her daytime 3 strand pearls necklaces.
1. Silver Jubilee gift from George V
2. Coronation gift from Amir of Qatar.
3. Necklace made from family collection of pearls early in her reign.
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03-26-2010, 11:53 PM
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The jewelry Her Majesty wears are indeed very real. To go a bit off topic, Diana wore several pieces of costume jewels, but the Queen wears the real deal.
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