Brooch Pendant and perhaps necklace by TORBEN HARDENBERG
A 60th birthday present to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, from HRH The Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark.
The brooch portraying the Roman goddess of hunting Diana holding a deer around the neck. The deer is the symbol, the king of earth most prestigious animal for shooting. And it's actually a copy of a relief at the royal hunting castle Hermitage in Klanpenborg north of Copenhagen.
The turquoises forme a shape of heart, and the 3 stones are from within the family. It is made of 18 and 24 carat of gold, oxidized sterling silver, turquoise, brilliant cut diamonds, emeralds, 11 x 7 cms. Made in 2000.
Pendant versatile
A 70th birthday present to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, from HRH The Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark, to suit the brooch he presented her with 10 years earlier.
Set of earrings,18 and 24 carat gold, oxidized sterling silver, turquoise, brilliant cut diamonds, emerald, 2 x 5 cm. Made 2010.
Collection of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
The Danish Royal family, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, as well as her husband, The Prince Consort of Denmark, Henrik have for years been faithful collectors of Hardenberg’s work.