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    Re: Amethist Brooch QEII Archived Message

    Posted by Alex G on May 6, 2012, 9:47 am, in reply to "Re: Amethist Brooch QEII"

    I'm afraid I don't see any mauve tinted pearls, just 7 amethysts...

    --Previous Message--
    : In Oct. 1960, The Queen opened the Queen's
    : Bridge at Perth, Scotland. She was given a
    : brooch - miniature flower bouquet with 7
    : amethyst buds surrounded by white and gold
    : ferns and grasses and 12 freshwater mauve
    : tinted pearls from River Tay.
    : Page 20 Fields
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    : --Previous Message--
    : The Queen seldom wears this brooch. When
    : she
    : does,it is usually pinned to a coat made in
    : the purple/violet hue. I do not know its
    : provenance.
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    : --Previous Message--
    : The Queen officially opened a new university
    : building in Exeter during her visit to the
    : south west of England as part of her Diamond
    : Jubilee tour.
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    : I have never seen this brooch before. What's
    : the story about this jewel? Are there some
    : more photos?
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