Emerald drops Archived Message
Posted by Arthur on January 13, 2015, 3:46 am, in reply to "Re: More queries re Indian pearls with ruby snap (belonging to Queen of UK)"
I think that the drops worn by the Duchess of York on the picture posted by Annie are a pair of emerald drops which originally belonged to Queen Alexandra, and which were mounted, at some time, as earrings. They are now with the Duchess of Cornwall, who has worn them very rarely (unfortunately): LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 2, 2006: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends the film premiere of 'The History Boys' at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square on October 2, 2006 in London, England. (Photos by Tim Graham/Getty Images - picture numbers 72069629, 115424304 and 72069722). LONDON - MARCH 09, 2006: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends the David Parry conducted Royal concert including the world premiere of Sir Richard Rodney Bennett's "Reflections On A Scottish Folk Song for Cello & String Orchestra" by the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on March 9, 2006 in London, England. The piece was commissioned on behalf of the orchestra's patron, The Prince Of Wales, by the Peter Moore's Foundation in memory of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and forms part of the 70th birthday celebrations of Richard Rodney Bennett. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images - pictures numbers: 57039466, 57039442 and 57039048).
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