Queen Victoria had a diamond necklace of Turkish origin. She wore it at the baptism of all her children. It unfortunately was not retained in the main line and its whereabouts are now (I think) unknown.
--Previous Message-- : : I don't think so. : Here is the link to read about that QV : necklace. : : : http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/eGallery/object.asp?category=284&pagesize=100&object=100003&row=378&detail=about : : : --Previous Message-- : Does anyone know if this riviere/necklace : worn : by the Queen at the recent Turkish banquet : (also worn by Queen Victoria) has any : possible Turkish connections? : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : Thanks Baxter. I tried quite a few of the : microsites, including various Treasures but : gave up. : : I'll bet the earrings will be in the : exhibition next year. : : : --Previous Message-- : : Great eye, Joye. I thought there was : something a little different about the : earrings. : : : : The link to the Royal Collection is below. : They are part of the 'Treasures from the : Royal Collection' microsite. : : : : : : :