--Previous Message-- : I know that some (or all) of the aquamarines : in the tiara were from Brazil but there were : at least 2 sets of these gems given to QEII. : One set in 1953 as a coronation gift : consisted of a necklace and earrings. In : 1968 she received more during a state visit : to Brazil. She may have also used stones : already in her collection in the initial : creation of the tiara. It was embellished : in 1971. : : These various pieces of aquamarine jewelery : were re-worked over the years to end-up as : the parure seen today. : : You may want to Google “Queen Elizabeth’s : Aquamarines” – you should find lots of : information. : : Hope this helps : Cheers! : Bryce : : : --Previous Message-- : The aquamarine (spelling) tiara, was it made : from stones the queen received from Brazil? : : :
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