Here are some more imperial coloured jewels. It seems the imperial ladies prefer loose coloured jewels (mainly brooches) instead of a complete parure.
HIH the late Princess Kikuko of Takamatsu wearing an amethyst and diamonds brooch, and a rubi and diamonds set of earrings, brooch and ring
Edited- Princess Hanako (Princess Hitachi, sister-in-law of the Emperor), wearing a saphire and diamonds brooch at the state banquet for the Kuwaity state visit in March 2012
Its always a delight to take a look at the japanese imperial jewels, with every lady owning at least a complete parure I imagine the state banquets and oficial ceremonies are a true glitter. Sadly its often dificult to find good pictures of all the princesses of the several branches.
--Previous Message-- : Thank you Torkel for the reminder. I confess, : I am one who had forgotten Christina's : photo. : : Thank you Christina for that post. I : recollected a discussion about coloured : jewels worn by ladies of the Japanese : Imperial family, but I had forgotten the : particulars. Oh! the problems of an aging : mind!! : Thank you Beth. : : --Previous Message-- : In a previous thread, Christina provided : pictures of the Empress wearing amethysts in : Norway in 2005. As the thread had already : been there for a while when this picture was : posted, some of you might have missed this: : : : http://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/1412533167.html : : --Previous Message-- : HIH Princess Hitachi with an emerald & : diamond brooch/pendant. : : : : : :