Queen Elizabeth II - Earrings: June 2009-Dec 2015

[joye]

I find it difficult to see the difference between Q. Vic's collet earrings and QEII's pear drop earrings.
Perhaps if the were posted side by side. one could make a judgement.

Elly C,
With the help of your wonderful posts, I can now say that the earrings are the pear drop ones. I have compared both photos, and can say definately that they are QEII's pear drop earrings, because the middle stone is square shaped.

 

[joek515]

These are not the pear shape earrings bur rather Queen Victoria's diamond collet earrings. The pear shape earrings are much smaller than the ones worn by the Queen in the picture. Princess Diana wore the pear shape earrings in the 1980's.

 

[joye]

Could you please explain, why you are so sure these are the collet earrings? Perhaps a reference or explanation of the seen difference by you, as to which earrings are which?
Thankyou in advance.

 

[joek515]

Here's a picture of Princess Diana wearing the pear shape earrings. They are much smaller than the Collet Earrings.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/joek1227/EARRING.jpg

 

[joye]

An interesting thread is posted on RJWMB, re earrings worn at the Garter Ceremonies. 2000 to 2009, plus a few years in the 19990's.
Might help with discussions here, and also be interesting.

 

[Elly C]

A wonderful pair of sapphire earrings
Corbis

 

[QueenElizabeth]

Yes, indeed, a very nice pair of earrings worn during the Golden Jubilee for a Dinner with the Prime Ministers at Downing Street. I believe she wore the same earrings and matching necklace during the State Banquet for His Majesty The King of Saudi Arabia together with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

 

[joye]

I particularly like the Kent suite earrings, and the Q. Victoria fringe earrings.
ref page 95 Fields book.

 

[Elly C]

A mysterious pair of emerald earrings worn here at the Royal Film Performance of Ladies in Lavender (2004)

corbis

with matching necklace (corbis)

 

[rubies]

Another unknown (to me that is) set of jewels on Her Majesty. They look to be Indian in design. Thanks for the photo!

 

[jcbcode99]

A mysterious pair of emerald earrings worn here at the Royal Film Performance of Ladies in Lavender (2004)

corbis

with matching necklace (corbis)

I did not know about this set of emeralds! I have to admit I do not particularly care for them, but they are more casual than her other emeralds....

 

[Elly C]

The Queen is rarely pictured wearing this historic amethyst pair of drop earrings part of the Kent Demi-Parure.
I think they are quite magnificent & should be seen more often.

State visit to Portugal 1985 (Tim Graham/Getty images)

ditto (Tim Graham/Getty images)

 

[joye]

Thankyou for the pictures of the Kent amethysts. I think they are really lovely, with the tiny pendant drop.

 

[rubies]

Amethysts, while the Kent ones are beautiful don't fit the Queen IMO. I much prefer her in sapphires of emeralds I don't really know why!!!!

 

[Elly C]

The Queen appropriately wears Emeralds for the Order of the Thistle Ceremony
I believe these are the pair that were originally purchased by Queen Victoria
Diamond & Emerald fringe earrings

 

[joye]

The Queen appropriately wears Emeralds for the Order of the Thistle Ceremony
I believe these are the pair that were originally purchased by Queen Victoria
Diamond & Emerald fringe earrings

A photo, although small, appears on Fields page 95, and shows a definate fringe at the bottom of the emerald earrings.

The Thistle Ceremony earrings, I have not found much about, except that I know they can inerchanged with a diamond drop.

 

[Elly C]

Another exquisite pair of sapphire earrings - part of the King George VI Victorian suite given to the then Princess Elizabeth by her father on her wedding day along with a matching necklace.

sapphires

 

[Elly C]

Do you have other years of the Garter Ceremony, with clear picture of the earrings worn please?

Garter Ceremony 2003 (Corbis)

I'm not sure as to the identity of this pair

 

[QueenElizabeth]

I think that the photo Elly C shows, that it is the pair of Greville chandelier earrings.

 

[Marsel]

I think that the photo Elly C shows, that it is the pair of Greville chandelier earrings.

I don't think the earrings in this picture (posted by Elly C) are the Greville chandelier earrings. Here is a clear picture of the chandelier earrings and I wouldn't say the designs look similar.

 

[andrew]

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I think they are the Queen's other pair of chandelier earrings, origins unknown(to me).
She has worn them A LOT!

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa4/andrewcs/fringe1-1.jpg

 

[QueenElizabeth]

Yes, indeed, as you state, this is another pair of chandelier earrings. I really would like to watch what is in Her Majesty The Queen's jewellery 'box'! I think that it is huge!

 

[joye]

Garter Ceremony 2003 (Corbis)

I'm not sure as to the identity of this pair

Elly C, these are the antique girandole earrings, that The Queen is wearing in your Garter photo.
Any luck with a photo of the emerald fringe earrings?

 

[Elly C]

Any luck with a photo of the emerald fringe earrings?

No I haven't found a photo yet.

But, I have found another pair I don't recognise worn by the Queen at the Gala to celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary. Can anyone enlighten me please?

Getty images

 

[joye]

Sorry, but the picture does not show.

 

[Marsel]

Sorry, but the picture does not show.

The pictures link works for me.
I've heard that such problems often occur with images from Getty: you just have to click the 'Refresh' button a couple of times and will be able to see the picture.
If you continue having difficulties opening the picture from Getty, you can view it here.

 

[joye]

Elly C, these are the antique girandole earrings, that The Queen is wearing in your Garter photo. Any luck with a photo of the emerald fringe earrings?

Elly C,, if you go to the RJWMB, you will see that I asked for photos of the emerald fringe earrings. Baxter kindly provided them. I am unable to post photos, which means I appreciate the ones you have posted. Also Baxters.

 

[joye]

No I haven't found a photo yet.

But, I have found another pair I don't recognise worn by the Queen at the Gala to celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary. Can anyone enlighten me please?

Getty images

These are still a mystery, althought to be a gift from an arab country or maybe Brunei.

 

[noldorlord]

. Here is a clear picture of the chandelier earrings and I wouldn't say the designs look similar.

According to Suzy Menkes the Royal Jewels QE recived them from her parents on her marriage

 

[MelinaB.]

These chandelier earrings look impressive,but imo,they are appropriate for a younger woman.I'm sure the Queen knows that.