Given its recent usage it is probable that it was part of the Queen Mothers' collection
--Previous Message-- : This is a diamond and precious metal brooch : worn a few times by HM in the last couple of : years. : It is an arched spray of 2 (what I know as) : old-fashioned roses and one, still closed : bud. : The petals appear to be made of rose : coloured gold and it may contain some : coloured gems as well but it is hard to : tell. : To the best of my knowledge, the provenance : of this brooch is not know...but if anyone : knows any more, please share. : Cheers! : Bryce : : --Previous Message-- : : : : I don't recognise this brooch - does anyone : have any details? : : : : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2606877/The-Queen-jaunty-cerise-cashmere-arrives-Blackburn-traditional-Maundy-Thursday-service.html : : : : :