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    Re: Order of the Dogwood Archived Message

    Posted by joye on August 18, 2012, 7:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood"

    from The Story of Jewellery, Marcus Baerwald Tom Mahoney.

    A brooch in the form of coat of arms British Columbia, 172 diamonds 18 emeralds 11 rubies, by Henry Birks and Sons Ltd. [1951]





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    : Article says a Dogwood design Necklace of
    : platinum diamonds and emeralds.
    : Designed by Myra Hawes White, it was a 1951
    : gift from British Columbia. The Duke
    : received similar cufflinks. The article
    : says that the then princess was so delighted
    : that Philip said why not wear it now. So
    : she took her pearls off, and wore the new
    : necklace in the elevator to her suite.
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    : Article says
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    : And to confuse the topic even more, there
    : is another Dogwood necklace gift 1951.
    : Again original info and pic from Sparkler.
    : Will post photo tomorrow.
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    : Sparkler and I originally had these photos
    : posted about Sept 2007.
    : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal
    : Tour.
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    : My notes are inadequate and I would like to
    : understand about this order, from Canada.
    : There appears to be an Order on the table as
    : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace?
    : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained
    : this pic for us!!
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