Re: Correctness of this type of jewelry for event? Archived Message
Posted by Honor on March 18, 2015, 8:04 pm, in reply to "Correctness of this type of jewelry for event?"
Thank you for the comments. As my work is in the diplomacy/protocol sphere, I've found the recommendation for any jewelry at commemoration or memorial events is usually matte, subdued, official (badges). The Queen's brooches are typically symbolic of continuity, as here with Queen Victoria's. So I am a bit surprised to see Catherine in faceted and dressy gemstones, though they blend in with the nice navy coat from a distance. Needless to say, it's not a suggestion that she not be herself. --Previous Message-- : I'm not criticizing Catherine as an : individual. But I'd be interested in the : opinion of those on the board--isn't it : traditionally considered inappropriate to : wear diamonds & gems in this sort of : style at a solemn daytime church event? Not : exactly mourning, but associated with the : loss and injury of many in the armed forces. : Many rules have relaxed in recent decades, : I realize. But to me this jewelry looks : more suitable for a celebration, or for a : dressy evening event. : : --Previous Message-- : Thank you very much, Malluu, to have solved : the query! : : I am a bit disappointed that this jewel set : is made "only" of tanzanites, and : not of sapphires. But it looks lovely : anyway. A subdued elegance which suits : Catherine very well. : : : :
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