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Old 03-08-2006, 02:37 AM
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Gael, you could start with the two books that have the most information and photos of the British Royal Jewels:
The Jewels of Queen Elizabeth II, Her Personal Collection by Leslie Field;
The Royal Jewels by Suzy Menkes.
The first one is my bible, and I am waiting for the second. But L. FIELD shows and describes a few items (mainly the emerald "Durbar parure"), not all of them. I'm looking for good pictures of the others (for example, the Queen Mother's necklace and bracelets).
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The first one is my bible, and I am waiting for the second. But L. FIELD shows and describes a few items (mainly the emerald "Durbar parure"), not all of them. I'm looking for good pictures of the others (for example, the Queen Mother's necklace and bracelets).
When you get the Suzy Menkes book you'll have the same information as many members. Those are the two primary sources.
The more recent Geoffrey Munn magnum opus Tiaras: A History of Splendour is a must-have if you are into glittering head ornaments. :)
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I think my picture here shows a closeup of the same tiara from Josefine's pic here:http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...4&d=1045429344
Not sure of the name. Honeycomb??

It matches the ruby necklace. What is the historical significance of it? Was it a gift from someone or was it restored from a prior piece?
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That is indeed a historic tiara; it's the Oriental Circlet tiara and was made for Queen Victoria (and designed by Prince Albert). It originally contained opals, but Queen Alexandra thought they were unlucky and had them replaced with rubies when she became Queen and wanted to wear the tiara. I believe this tiara is one of the pieces of jewellery left by Victoria specifically for the use of future queens.

It's one of the two tiaras that the Queen Mother wore regularly since being widowed; since the Queen Mother's death, the Queen has worn it at least once.
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Does anybody have a close up of The Queen Mother's engagement ring?
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Old 07-15-2006, 11:04 PM
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Joesfine I would like to know if the picture of the Queen Mother wearing a tiara almost like a headband is a wedding picture. Thank you.
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Old 07-16-2006, 12:51 AM
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Hi Trudie; welcome to TRF!

That photo isn't a wedding picture; her wedding outfit can be seen in post #2 of this thread in our wedding forum:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...23-a-4430.html
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Old 08-23-2006, 03:36 AM
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Default Queen Mother's ruby brooches
I am very keen to have photos of the QM's ruby brooches. Please only the rubies.
She was given a gift, in Australlia, about 1972, of a stylised hibiscus brooch with Burmese rubies and diamonds.

I have read the description, but never seen a picture. If anyone has, I would be delighted to know and to see it.
She, of coarse, has the pair of R&D from Mrs. Greville.
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I really like this portrait very much. And the corgi...adorable

Lord Snowdon - Queen Mothers 87th Birthday
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Someone asked for a pic of the Queen Mother wearing the Teck circle tiara--as that has been posted, I will post this link to the Queen Mother wearing the Teck Crescent Tiara (one of my very favorite tiaras!)

Tiara QEII

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Is there anyone who knows the names of her tiaras?
As Duchess of York, she wore a diamond rose tiara that was a gift from her parents. She later acquired a scroll diamond tiara and a papyrus fan diamond tiara. The Queen was given the scroll tiara and Princess Margaret was given the papyrus fan tiara.

Once Elizabeth became Queen Consort, she selected Victoria's Oriental Ruby & Diamond Tiara and the George III Fringe Diamond Tiara from the Crown Collection. After the death of Lady Greville, she inherited the Boucheron Diamond Honeycomb Tiara, which she later augmented with additional diamonds made into arches by Cartier. This became her primary tiara until her death, but she also wore the Oriental Ruby one with her ruby parure.

All of The Queen Mother's jewels were left to The Queen after her death. The crown pieces can only be worn by a reigning Queen or Queen Consort, but the others belong to The Queen's personal collection. She gave Camilla the Honeycomb diamond tiara and Queen Mary's Delhi Durbar tiara for her personal use.
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I'm in awe of Her Late Majesty's jewel collection. Simply breathtaking!

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I hope that we see the 3 strand Greville Necklace again soon it is a great piece.
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I hope that we see the 3 strand Greville Necklace again soon it is a great piece.
It's even more impressive with all FIVE strands.
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Old 11-02-2007, 05:11 AM
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Gone are the days where diamonds truly were a girls best friend!!!!

Royals! They certainly aren't what they used to...
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All of The Queen Mother's jewels were left to The Queen after her death. The crown pieces can only be worn by a reigning Queen or Queen Consort, but the others belong to The Queen's personal collection. She gave Camilla the Honeycomb diamond tiara and Queen Mary's Delhi Durbar tiara for her personal use.
Did QE actually give Camilla the tiara? I thought the Queen loaned it.
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'Given' to Camilla for her personal use, but not Camilla's to keep.

They still belong to HM the Queen

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I am very keen to have photos of the QM's ruby brooches. Please only the rubies.
She was given a gift, in Australlia, about 1972, of a stylised hibiscus brooch with Burmese rubies and diamonds.

I have read the description, but never seen a picture. If anyone has, I would be delighted to know and to see it.
She, of coarse, has the pair of R&D from Mrs. Greville.
The Hibiscus brooch is very pretty and obviously appreciated by the Queen who has worn is once or twice since her mother's death.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...haustralia.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...eejuly2007.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...cuscloseup.jpg
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Is there a picture of her wearing The Strathmore Rose Tiara ?
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