Heirlooms of the Crown jewels retained by Queen Elizabeth the Queen MotherArchived Message
Posted by Beth on May 14, 2015, 2:56 am
I am interested in exploring which jewels, known to have been left to the crown, were used by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother after her daughter became The Queen.
I'll start by listing a few.
[I won't provide links to illustrate the jewels I will refer to below as they are so well known.]
1 The Oriental circle tiara [NB I am not listing the "ruby" necklace and earrings worn by QEQM as I have not found positive evidence that they are heirlooms of the crown. Perhaps others have better information, -- which I would welcome.]
2 Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Pearl brooch.
3 Queen Victoria's large diamond bracelet. Although QEQM was photographed wearing this bracelet as Queen and Queen Mother, I am not sure if this bracelet was kept entirely in QEQM's possession after her daughter became Queen as, on page 217 of The Queen's Diamonds, Roberts has a 1969 photo showing QEII wearing this bracelet, I think. A discussion on that could assist us- as my eye may have deceived me.