I like to call this one the Ruby Albert. It doesn't normally look this purple - more of a pink of an Indian ruby. It doesn't get worn very often but I can't find any provenance for it. I think it looks like a smaller version of the Albert sapphire, but with such a pretty pink stone in the centre.
--Previous Message-- : Can someone tell me please what brooch is HM : wearing on the cover photo for Angela : Kelly's new book? : : It seems like an amethyst brooch, rounder : and smaller than Prince Albert saphire : brooch, although of a similar design. I have : no information on this brooch in my : archives, and would appreciate any : information on its provenance. : : Here's a big photo : : http://www.newmyroyals.com/ : : Thanks in advance : : :