Re: Irish State Visit -- Emerald Combo at Banquet - Candles Archived Message
Posted by GillW on April 9, 2014, 7:46 am, in reply to "Re: Irish State Visit -- Emerald Combo at Banquet - Candles"
I found this page, where it says that the candelabra "are placed on mirrors to reflect the candlelight" and "The table is decorated with over 100 12 inch ivory candles. http://graciejewellery.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/seasonal-sundays-february-19.html It includes a photo of one of the staff (with HM) on the table and you can see the tops of the candles with the shade-holders but minus the shades.... --Previous Message-- : : I thought they were electric. But whatever, : the diamonds sparkle. : : --Previous Message-- : I'm pretty certain that on one of programmes : about the Queen's Castles it did show that : they ARE real candles and that the shades : are designed to rest on the wax and : therefore move downwards as the candles burn : away - 99.5% certain on that... : : But of course there is upper lighting as : well as the table lighting, too. : : --Previous Message-- : The Daily Mail is an awful rag, but I must : give credit where credit is due: they have : fantastic pictures. : : I think the Duchess of Cornwall was the most : nicely bejewelled of all guests. Just : because I like her all-diamonds jewels : better than the green emeralds of the Queen : or the Princess Royal's blue aquamarines. : There is such a difference between the : "Vladimir" with pearls or with : emeralds. The first version is elegant, the : second appears so chunky, clunky, what is : the word. : : The venue was stunning, amazing long table. : My only recommendation would be: use real : candles and not those lampshades, nothing : beats the light of hundreds of real candles : and they have a super effect on diamonds: : they will unfold all their splendour in the : gentle and moving lights of candles. : : : : : : : : :
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