As request find below the list of jewels given to Queen Elizabeth II for her wedding.
I have always been struck by the jewels just behind the ruby butterfjy but unfortunetly I have never recodnize it. (To me it might be gift n°1288) What do you thnik about it ?
Baxter I have also sent the list given to Queen Elizabeth the queen mother and Princess Diana. I hope you will add.
I wish one day Ursula will add informations on theses jewels on her so beautiful site.
Very faithfully,
Franck
List of jewels given to QEII
- The emperor of Ethiopia -A gold tiara chased in openwork with symbolic devices Suzy Menkes p140 - Her Royal Highness the Markgravin of Baden A diamond and ruby brooch - Miss Sharman Douglas Gold bracelet with diamond and sapphire motifn°24 -Baron Richard j Touch Sradding -A magic gem of the orient : The agni Manin°26 -The Dowager Countess of Onslow -Diamond and ruby brooch in the form of a butterflyn°42 Perhaps it is the brooch we have seen recently -Colonel Samuel J.Sutherland -Carved rosewood necklace in tooled leather jewel casen°63 -Miss L.T Sykes -Medaillon commemorating the coronation of queen Victorian°124 -Mrs Edgar Strange -Carved ivory brooch in the form of a wheatshearf and pair of earringn°171 -Miss Betty Butler -Feather brooch in the form of a wild duckn°263 -Men of the disabled sailors and soldier work -Two hand man birds broochesn°317 -Miss Angela Repard -Red bed necklacen°492 -The Lord and Lady Delamere -Pair of gold and amethyst cufflinksn°508 -The director of Garrard and Company limited -A ruby and diamond trellis gold broochn°515 worn by the queen -The Marquis and Machioness of Londonderry -Gold, diamond and enamel brooch in the form of the badge of the Guild Air Pilotsn°518 -The Dowager Duchess of Portland -A diamond and turquoise shamrock broochn°536
-Messrs Carrington and Company Limited -Sapphire and diamond feather broochn°538 Might worn by the Queen
-Major A.E Murray -Carved cameo in a casen°559 -Mr and Miss L.H Howes -Three medallions brooches of flower designsn°594 -Mrs L Osmond -Unmounted cameo595 -Mr John Jefferys -A bead necklace675 -Miss Neta Ferrarini -Blue necklace and bracelets770 -Mr W.F Rowe -An oval agate brooch813 -Miss Alice Waston -Two sets of shell jewellery824 -Mrs L.S Pike -Silver brooch874 -The people of Ross and Cromarty -A brooch set with pearl from Ross-Shire Rivers879 -The jewellers and Silversmiths of Great Britain -A gold lace-work brooch set with diamonds and rubies 907 ( Worn by the Queen ) -The members of his Majesty’s Medical Household in Scotland -A gold and cairngorm brooch1035 -The junior Red Cross of Grade 5, Rideway Public School, Scotland -A maple leaf brooch1041 -The grand Master Mason, office Bearers and Brethern of the Grand Lodge of Scotland -A diamond flower and spray brooch1046 -All Burmese women’s Freedom League -A ruby and diamond pendant1047 I would like to see a photo of this pendant. S Menkes p 144 -The Earl and Countess Beauchamp -An agate jewel casket mounted with silver1070 -Mr P Stewart -Three gold Safety pins in case1122 -British subjects from various Nations of the Commonwealth and friend of Portuguese East Africa -A gold and jewelled brooch convertible into two clips, typical of Portuguese workmanship1171 -The Dominon of India -Two pairs of jewelled anklets set with brillants and enamel drops mounted as a necklace1215 S Menkes p 143 A photo of this jewel -The central Council and Members of the overseas League at home and abroad -A diamond, ruby and sapphire clip brooch in the form of the badge of the league1283 Field p 34 -The Maharao Raja of Bundi -An antique Rajput Headpiece of gold set with pearls, rubies and diamonds. This Headpiece, traditionally worn by the Rulers of Bundi has now been mounted as a brooch 1288 S Menkes p 143 I would like to see a photo of this brooch -The sixteenth Fifth Lancers -The badge of the regiment in gold, enamel, rubies and diamond1292 -The Lord and Lady Jessel -A diamond and sapphire pendant in the form of a star1295 -Mrs R Benham -A diamond wrist wratch1348 -The Girl of Malaya -A chased silver flower ring1355 -Mr Hector Maclean and the people of Iona -An Iona green stone1376 -The Members of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire service League -A Gold maple leaf brooch set with diamonds and bearing the badge of the league in enamel and diamonds1383 -Mrs E Stuart Clark -A gold tie pin, mounted with a miniature of George IV 1402 -Mrs C E Albrecht -A gold chain and heart-shaped pendant with Ceylon stones 1462 -The Reverant F Keeling Scott/ Mr Abdulla Hasham Gnaggi -A gold and enamel flower brooch1604 -Mrs F Hooker -A gold and enamel tie pin bearing Queen Victoria’s cypher1613 -Miss F Grunberg -A jewelled brooch1623 -Girl Guide Shirley Roberts -Silver napkin ring1640 -The people of Tangangika -An uncut diamond 1685 What did it happen to this uncut diamond ? -Czech children of the secondary school in Prague -Three Czechoslovak jewelled brooch ornaments1714 -Miss Amy Douler -An oval gilt brooch with flowers designs worked in Satin by the donor1721 -The returned Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Airmen’s Imperal league of Australia -A brooch representing a spray of flowering gum in gold and black opals contained in a casket of Australian, bearing in gold the badge of the league1789 Worn by the Queen -The Principality of Monaco -A gold brooch set with diamonds and rubies in a trellised floral design 1790 I think the queen has worn this brooch -Mr Carnet W Shields -A cameo brooch1858 -Madame Maria V de Carvalho -A Heart-shaped pendant in gold filigree and enamel1912 -The City Council of Brisbane, queensland1990 -An opal and gold pendant in a gold chain -The Queensland Branch of the royal Society of St George -A pair of opal earrings 1991 -Salman Bin Hamed Alk helifahn Ruler of Bahrain -A pear shell containing seven large pearls2010 Field p 102 Diamond and drop-pearl earrings In reality only two pearls were used -Miss Elizabeth Elin -Two engraved silver crosses2014 -Mrs I Woodcock -A silver filigree brooch2052 -Miss P Haberman -A silver and paste brooch2120 -Docteur J.T Williamson -A large uncut diamond2126 Field p 102 and Menkes p 158 The most important jewels weeding gift to princess Elizabeth. Today it costs more than 6 millions € -Mr John Ewan -A brooch of New Zealand greenstone mounted with gold2153 -Mr D Shapio -An unset cameo, head of King George VI2164 -Miss E.M Bratby -A gold and ruby tie pin2180 -Mr Edward Williams -A gold and enamel brooch2186 -Miss M D Sutherland -A gold, pearl and turquoise brooch2235 -Miss Peggy Campbell -A pair of jewelled clip brooches and chain2203 -Miss M Hatswell -An Italian cameo brooch2289 -Mr Henry L Lambert -A gold watch set in the form of a key2450 -The second Orkney troop by scouts -A Scottish silver brooch and cuff links2466 -Mrs O Baker -A cameo brooch representing Joan of Aarc2505
--Previous Message-- : : : --Previous Message-- : That's a beautiful brooch. Never saw the : Queen : wearing it before. : : Did HM received it at her wedding? : : : ================================================== : : Yes, it can be seen here on the bottom, : second from right. Perhaps someone has the : description from the list of wedding gifts.
List of jewels given to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother : : : 1° From the Duke of York : -a diamond and pearl necklace with a greek key design -a large diamond cluster corsage brooch in a floral design with three dangling pendants from a V-shaped platinum chain -a diamond replica of his naval cap badge
2° From the King: -an diamond and turquoise suite including a tiara, a necklace, a brooch, earrings, hair ornaments and a bracelet of double drop stones -a lacy diamond ribbon bow brooch -a diamond bar brooch with a central stone -a ring
3° From Queen Mary : -a sunburst diamond brooch, the stones being set in the form of a rising sun as an engagement gift -a sapphire and diamond necklace -a diamond scroll corsage brooch -a bracelet to match the brooch -a diamond rose brooch -a cluster brooch with an oval sapphire -a half-hoop ring with three collet diamonds
4° From her Father, the Earl of Strathmore: -a diamond and platinum tiara -a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds
5° From her mother, the Countess of Strathmore: -a pearl and diamond sautoir necklace -a pearl and diamond bracelet to match
6° From Queen Alexandra -a piece of jewellery as en engagement gift -a necklace of pearls and amethysts, with a heart-shaped amethyst pendant set in brilliants
From others :
-Princess royal and Princess Maud : a diamond and sapphire brooch -From the citizens of London : a pearl and diamond sautoir with a large pearl pendant drop -From the City of Belfast : a platinum bracelet set with diamonds and a matching wrist watch -From the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League : a gold maple diamond leaf brooch -From the royal Plymouth yacht club : a tiepin and cufflinks -Mr and Mrs Olaf of Hambro : jewelled singing bird -Her godmother, Mrs Arthur James : diamond brooch -Mr and Lady Mary Morrison : a large carved amethyst -The Hon James Stuart : diamond and emerald arrow -From Lady Gunard : A pair of onyx and diamonds sleeve links mounted on gold -A diamond brooch -A pair of diamond clips given to the Countess of Wessex as a wedding gift (50 000 £) -A ruby and diamond pin
List of jewels given to Princess Diana : My list of jewels given to Princess Diana for her wedding
-From Charles : Diamond and sapphire engagement ring Signet ring Diamond and emerald art deco bracelet as a wedding gift
-From the Queen : The Cambridge Lovers’ knot tiara Diamond and emerald art-deco chocker The Swiss Federal republic’s watch Round diamond with round pearl underneath earrings
Others jewels given by the Queen? To me theses jewels don’t match very well. I would have offered a real parure like the Duchess of York... (Diamond parure with a tiara, necklace, earrings and bracelet)
-From the Queen Mother Large sapphire and diamond brooch (A little stingy/miser for me as a wedding gift compared to Princess Ann as a example) The Prince of Wales feathers’ diamond and emerald pendant
-From her family I don’t what she was offered for her wedding by her family The Spencer tiara : on loan until 1996
-From others members of family?
- Others: 1°The Saudi Arabian diamond and sapphire suite (necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring and a watch) From The Princess of Wales by Jayne Fincher: “The Saudi Arabian Royal Family presented two suites of jewels to the Princess of Wales as a wedding gift. One of the sets includes many of sapphire and diamonds pieces we so often” From various documents 300 uncut diamonds were given by the King Khalid of Saudi Arabia as a wedding gift 2°The Gold choker with pearl fringe and multi-gemstone necklace from the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Jordan (Including a central emerald, turquoise, amethyst, coral, pearl and diamond). It is very beautiful for me! 3° A set of jewellery crafted from coral and gold from the heir Apparent of the State of Qatar (Consisting of a necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring) 4° A sapphire and gold necklace with the Prince of Wales feathers as a pendant from the National Association of Goldsmiths and designed by Lexi Dick ; earrings to match 5° A jade necklace and earrings from the oil Tycoon Armand Hammer 6° A pearl necklace with a sapphire and diamond clasp (said to be a wedding gift by Leslies Field...) 7°A gold necklace with a pendant (Giver unknown…)* 8°A set of jewellery in semi-precious stone and diamond from his highness the Emir of Qatar (consisting of a watch, a ring and cuff links from Menkes) 9° Emir of Qatar diamond and pearl dangle earrings 10° Collingwood diamond and pearl dangle earrings 11° A diamond brooch from the Government and People of Canada 12° Perth and Kinross District Council brooch with cufflinks and tiepin 13° Royal crown derby brooch and earrings from the City of Stoke on Trent 14° Edwardian plaid brooch from Scotland 15° Royal regimental of Canada brooch 16° A hand painted locket from Ascension Island brooch 17° A gold and Lapis Lazuli brooch from Canada 18° A diamond evening watch from the Sheikha of the United Arab Emirates (Have you got a photo of this watch...) 19° The Hindu Goddess tiara of the King of Nepal (The royal wedding gifts booklet) 20° From King and Queen of Tonga: Using black coral, Leonati Motuliki carved a delicate nest with two birds alighting to feed their young and mounted it on a base of Tongan sandalwood.
From Menkes: “More jewels came from the King and Queen of Tonga (perhaps a black coral pendant), Seychelles, Mauritius and the General of... Do you know which jewels can it be? )
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