Queen Elizabeth II Tiaras & Necklaces 1: Nov 2005-Nov 2007

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Warren

Just 3 pages back Muriel! Here, it looks rather smart on HM: Sapphire Tiara
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Looks okpay to my untrained eye - does not look like a disaster!

[ellenw]

You know, the one thing I've learned from looking at all these tiara photographs (and oh, how I've been looking at them) is that some tiaras were meant for older ladies, and would not look well on callow youths. The Burmese ruby tiara, which, when photographed alone, seems unwearable, is actually quite beautiful on the Queen. Without her white hair and her dignity, would it work as well? I think not.

[jcbcode99]

I've never particularly cared for the either the ruby or the sapphire tiaras that HM commissioned; but, these pictures that have been posted are actually really good ones of the Queen and the tiaras. While I still do not love the Burmese ruby tiara, I do have to say that she wears it well. I do not like the ruby swag necklace that she got from the Amir of Quatar--it isn't flatterling to her.
Also, have we seen the ruby necklace that the QM used to wear on HM yet? I think it is just beautiful.
And, as for the sapphire tiara--this picture Warren posted of it is really beautiful--makes me eat my words. I love the necklace best of all, but the tiara's stone almost perfectly match the necklace. And, everything works in that picture. Perhaps she should always wear that shade of blue with the parue??

[Picmajik]

Originally Posted by MARG

This picture illustrates one of the great mysteries of of British royalty, or any royalty for that matter..... Why does she look, well, right?

Queen Mary had impeccable posture and that regal bearing--who would dare tell her she was overdoing anything? She always pulled it off!
Queen Mary would be a difficult act to follow, especially as rules of dress have relaxed over the years. I remember my teachers telling me how even as late as the 50s here that ladies didn't wear slacks/trousers downtown, only dresses with gloves, hats also preferred. My mother was one of the last ladies at church to stop wearing hats in 1972 or 73 but that seems to be coming back now. I would still love to dress that way but I don't have time to make matching hats/gloves/bags for dresses I have. Oh well, one day I may.

I would love to see this "ruby breastplate". I imagine it's similar to the Queen Mary graduated brooches to be pinned down a stomacher type front.
how is "parure" pronounced?
thanks!

Originally Posted by jcbcode99

The "Ruby Breastplate" can be found here:
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/200...01_328x450.jpg

These are the sapphires:
Royal Jewels of the World Message Board: Re: Duchess of Cornwall tonight (Photo)
(courtesy of Boffer on RJOTWMB)

Both sets are from King Abdullah--he also gave her a parure of emeralds, but we haven't seen it yet.
Here is the Delhi Durbar Tiara that Camilla has worn:
http://image63.webshots.com/63/9/0/3...4wGPnyJ_ph.jpg

Actually, here is a link to a some great pics of Camilla in her jewels:
Cornwall

As for tiaras, HM Queen Elizabeth wears the Girls of Great Britain,
http://image62.webshots.com/62/1/1/9...2ITfVFD_fs.jpg
Grand Duchess Vladimir, and now the Oriental Circlet quite often.
Here is a link, same website, to a section on her jewels:
Tiara QEII

The site is up now, but sometimes it isn't--but it is worth the wait if its down. I love it. It's an addiction site for me!

Thanks--I should have read further before asking for someone to post a photo.
I love the dress details on the 2nd photo with the sapphire necklace--looks like bias strip appliqués or something similar for interest.

[GillW]

Originally Posted by Picmajik

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how is "parure" pronounced?
thanks!

"pah-roor" - It's not an easy word to say!

[Picmajik]

Originally Posted by GillW

"pah-roor" - It's not an easy word to say!

Thanks!
I'd still need a couple of tries to get it right.

[noldorlord]

Try this click on the horn to hear the word pronounced pa·rure
(p-rr) KEY

[muriel]

Does anybody recognise the diamond necklace the Queen has worn for the gala dinner in Uganda? Is this not the one that was worn in Singapore last year, when HM stopped on her way back from Aus? Seems like quite a modern design. Once again, the Girls of GB..... got an outing - it really must be HMs favourite tiara!

[Boris]

Yes it's the same modern diamond necklace which was worn in Singapore and for the Bush state visit as well. So far, there's no information at all about its provenance. By the way, Queen Elizabeth looks wonderful but I wish she wouldn't go for the all-white evening look so frequently - it has a rather too icy quality. White gown, white hair and pale complexion could use a nice touch of color regarding the choice of jewelry.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Boris

Yes it's the same modern diamond necklace which was worn in Singapore and for the Bush state visit as well. So far, there's no information at all about its provenance. By the way, Queen Elizabeth looks wonderful but I wish she wouldn't go for the all-white evening look so frequently - it has a rather too icy quality. White gown, white hair and pale complexion could use a nice touch of color regarding the choice of jewelry.

Thanks Boris. I think evening wear in white / creme suits HM, and certainly adds to the regal look and image!

[jcbcode99]

She always looks wonderful, but I wouldn't mind a little color every now and again....

[branchg]

Originally Posted by Warren

The Duchess of Cornwall's gifts (eg the Saudi parures) stay with the Crown, as do (we assume) the gifts HM receives. As these jewels will in effect be passed from Sovereign to Sovereign the difference as to whether they are "private" or "state" is sort of moot.

Buckingham Palace (and most Royal Houses) tend not to answer questions about their jewellery collections. Suzy Menkes, in the introduction to her book "The Royal Jewels" states that she was "actively discouraged [by] Buckingham Palace" in some of her research.

All of the jewels received by members of the royal family during a public engagement or state visit are considered their private property, to be disposed of as they wish. Jewels received by The Sovereign or a Queen Consort on a state visit usually are accepted on behalf of the Crown, but there is no requirement to do so.

The Saudi ruby, emerald and sapphire parures presented to The Duchess of Cornwall were intended as private gifts, however, once the press starting harping on it, suddenly they became "on behalf of the Crown" due to the questioning of whether she should pay a gift tax. Never mind that other members of the royal family never pay gift taxes.

[Picmajik]

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The honeycomb tiara and 5 diamond strand necklace-wow.
I thought I saw a reference to this style necklace on this list but I can't find it. Off to lurk on another jewelry group...

[LadyK]

This thread has reached ten pages, so it's time for me to start a new thread, which can be found here. Thanks for posting, and we hope to see everyone in Queen Elizabeth II's Tiaras & Necklaces, Part 2.