Joye may be correct. There are some Burma rubies which have this colour. I understand that experts differentiate between a pink sapphire and a pale Burma ruby because of the 'silk' in such rubies. Having said that, the colour would seem to suggest it is a pink sapphire; however, there are other stones which have this colour. Without further knowledge I would hesitate to say what stone is in HM's brooch. In photographs the pink of HM's clothes may also influence the colour we see. Am I correct in thinking that this is a recent acquisition of HM?
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