The emerald brooch with the large pendant allready belonged to the countess of Flanders and was worn by her, her daughter-in-law queen Elisabeth and by princess Lilian. Im not sure Queen Astrid ever used it. The piece however did not come from Sweden. Astrid received a number of emerald pieces from her parents and later from the king and queen of the Belgians.
--Previous Message-- : Thankx a lot Gert-Jan for posting this : picture. It's an amazing brooch with a large : emerald pendant! : : I have no idea of the origin but maybe it : could be Swedish. : : About the jewels of queen Astrid & : princess Lilian, I think Johan is correct : about it. I personally think that they were : only inherit after 2002 when Lilian died. : : :