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No, the parure doesn't have a ring and this one has a very modern design. Margrethe II used to wear the parure with a large cabochon emerald ring surrounded by smaller diamonds. I don't know if it's private property or part of the family foundation, which you make it at Mary's disposal now.

I think Princess Margaret got it right by wearing the Crown of India atop her royal family orders. After all, the OCI was/is part of the official honorific system and gave precedence to the wearer, while the RFO does not. We also know that the RFO's are worn in descending order, with the...

Did anyone notice the large emerald ring of Mary's right hand? It looks like a new addition to her expanding collection!

Princess Alice wasn't very consistent with the placement of her CI, though. For example, in this 1952 portrait she's wearing it atop of her RFO's - LINK

Maybe (cultured) Tahitian pearls?

One can dream, though LOL

That would be a great 20th wedding anniversary present to Queen Letizia!

@dutchroyaljewels on Instagram has traced the large sapphire to Queen Juliana. The earrings should be either also sapphires or possibly chalcedony. https://www.instagram.com/dutchroyaljewels/p/Be8T97lA08v/?hl=bg

I believe it's the diamond tiara the late Dowager Duchess lost at an airport. It was later found and returned to her years ago. She used to wear it often at the Caledonia ball. If memory serves me, HG has stated that it's an heirloom.

Queen Margrethe has told the story of how her mother, the late Queen Ingrid, wore the Crown pearl necklace every night in private trying to restore their luster after years of remaining unworn on display, but are there are known photographs of her wearing them at an official function?

Thank you for the clear photo @Sarahbellar . I think that's the photo I had in mind, although from a different occasion. Anyway, Queen Silvia did wear the earrings and bracelet in Thailand in 2006. Not sure about the matching necklace...

Me too! Other than that, the new look is great and it's much easier on the eyes. Well-done to all involved in the redesign and upgrade.

That's a nice surprise from The Queen! First the lovely aquamarine earrings for the welcoming ceremony, then the modern diamond suit for the Banquet. I don't think the diamond demi-parure is new. I seem to remember HM has worn them before with the grey dress from the 2007 Japanese State Visit. I...

It was said that the dress set Christian wore at his birthday gala (the jewelled buttons on his vest) were a gift from Margarethe II and had belonged to the Prince Consort. They are a different set, though. However, we don't know the full extent of the gift, so is possible the sapphire cufflinks...

Yesterday during the abdication and proclamation in Christiansborg, Crown Prince Christian wore a pair of sapphire (?) cufflinks that belonged to his grandfather, the late Prince Henrik. Crown Prince Christian Prince Henrik

You're right - it's an aquamarine brooch. It was first worn by Elizabeth II a few years ago for an audience at BP. There is a wonderful close up on Royal Musings, you have to scroll down almost to the bottom of the page. As we can see, the brooch is not only set with the large aquamarine and...

The pendant looked new in the smaller blurry pics, but I realise it's the same Art Noveau brooch/pendant Carina wore back in 2008 at Joachim and Marie's wedding. The turquoise drops have been replaced by pears, though. I guess it's a SWB heirloom.

How very lovely to see the small sapphire necklace again! I feel like it's been forever since Princess Christina last wore it. I'm also happy she wore a more classic pair of earrings, instead of the modern sapphire bead ones she usually wore in the past.

Thank you for the close up, xenobia! I think the Court Jewellery is right in assuming it's a (milky) opal.

I thought so too at first, but the brooch from the Cameo parure is lozenge-shaped with an elaborate foliage surround. This one has a single pale stone in a simple cluster frame, possibly similar to that of the stones in the pink topaz demi-parure.

It looks like an unknown brooch on the Crown Princess' shoulder securing the Seraphim sash. Hope to see a clearer photo.

Also the bracelet/back chain from the Edwardian ruby tiara! I think this, together with the ruby brooch, is a first for Princess Sofia.

Maybe the King will bestow the new RFO on the anniversary of the Coronation in May?

Do we have a date for the Diplomatic reception?

The brooch/pendant has been worn a few times by the Crown Princess and Princess Madeleine. A few wears Princess Madeleine wore it upside down suspended from a collet necklace. Here is a close up: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/16/0a/d8/160ad8434e8adc968cec6af3a2a3fb54.jpg