Re: Pics reposted - Jeweled ladies family orders Archived Message
Posted by JohnPete on December 9, 2012, 10:14 am, in reply to "Re: Pics reposted - Jeweled ladies family orders"
Dear Nellie, Thank you for taking the time to post my pics! Now that I compare them side by side, the width appears to be the same. As you wrote, the difference is that they aren't bunched on top. Good observation Nellie! I like them bunched! There is a photo I've seen of Queen Ena of Spain where she is wearing the largest cluster of orders I have ever seen. All bunched, one nestled to the other, the eye getting a peek here and there of beautiful things under a mass of ribbons and diamonds. --Previous Message-- : : The ribbons are no longer bunched up in a : bow. : I have read about changes in the ribbons but : cannot locate the notes right now. : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : The interesting active thread about Princess : Margaret's tiara made me think of royal : family orders worn by ladies. : : In the photos of Princess Margaret (and : indeed, and modern royal lady) the family : orders have a 'folded napkin' type of : effect. The jewels themselves are lovely : but the ribbons take up more real estate on : the breast of the gown. I just want to : contrast this to how royal ladies wore their : orders in the past. The ribbons appeared to : be smaller, and the orders were clustered in : a glorious jumble on the breast. They took : up less room, but were still fascinating and : sparkly. In my opinion, it is a more : successful look. : :
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