The large pearl in the diamond frame looks like the oval baroque pearl that is now worn by Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. In my records I have written that it once belonged to Queen Alexandra, who gave it as a wedding gift to the future Queen Mary, who then gave it to Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scot when she married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester in 1935.
--Previous Message-- : Thank you Nellie and joye for your input. : Nellie, I can definitely see what you mean : about the 2 sashes. : : This is one of the many things I love about : royal jewels. No matter how many mysteries : we solve, there is always going to be pieces : that require sleuthing and research! The : only tough part is knowing that there just : might be those pieces which will remain just : outside our certainty. : :