That's ok! No apologies needed. That just happened because both of us really like to discuss the Braganza jewels.
Well, there is always a high level of uncertain when talking about the portuguese royal jewels. Initially I also thought the bar brooch was part of the dress. However, seeing more pictures of that event (Monaco Royal wedding) and thinking about HRH style I became convinced it was in fact a brooch.
I agree with you: 9 brooches (if we are correct) is not bad at all. And those are the known ones. Probably there are more in the Braganza vaults. Don't you think?
The Douro brooch is completely new to me. How do you know its origin? Do you have more informations about it?
The emerald and ruby brooch is also new to me but not entirely: I saw the pictures of the Duchess but never paid really attention to the existence of a new jewel. Good eye Cristina. And how do you know so many details? However, rubies and emeralds? Too republican for the Royal Family (and for my taste)
I forgot to add this picture. Do you think we have a 10th brooch?