Posted by karenl on March 22, 2014, 12:39 am, in reply to "Sparkler"
Thanks Gill. A great description of this treasure. It's truly a beautiful piece that does Australia proud. --Previous Message-- : Sparkler a posted we have not seen for ages : wrote to The Return Soldiers etc in Aust and : had confirmation that this opal brooch was : their wedding gift to The Queen. : Wedding gift no. 1789 : described as spray of flowering gums - : black opals - in box of blackwood bearing : gold badge of League Oct 2008. : : --Previous Message-- : : Thank you Gill for your work on this brooch : and for sharing it with us. : : :