Nellie- It was diamonds. In the first picture I didn't think it sparkled enough. I thought I saw a brooch in the sash but it was a bit hazy for me.
--Previous Message-- : : RE - I agree that it is very alike. Have : now found another dated 1910. : It does look like mourning in both of my : pics. : : Note the sizes of the pearls in both : brooches ! : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : Looks near identical to an image I've seen : of the then Duchess of Cornwall and York : during Australia's declaration of Federation : at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in 1901. : : RE : : :