--Previous Message-- : Since I have had such luck with your help in : solving the mysteries surrounding the South : African Necklace and The Greek Commemorative : brooch, I though I would through out a new : topic for discussion. : : Here is a picture of QEII in Berlin, Germany : in 1992. : : She is wearing her turquoise and ??? : demi-parure. : : She is also wearing a brooch, which is very : hard to see but it there on her left : shoulder slightly overlapping the top : turquoise flower on her gown. : : My Questions are these: : i) Does anyone know what the other stones : are in this parure? (My guess is amethyst : due to the colour but I am unsure.) : : ii) Does anyone know the provenance of these : jewels? : : iii) Can anyone identify the brooch. (It : may be a badge as it seems to have a silver : crown on top) : : As always, your assistance is greatly : appreciated. : : Cheers! : Bryce : : : : : :
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