Wishing all a joyous festive season and all the very best for a wonderful 2016.
I wonder if Queen Alexandra would have worn her Cartier collier resille with the emerald and ruby drops to make a festive splash for Christmas Day instead of an all diamond version?
The Empress donned her Indian necklace for the festive season.
Queen Victoria complemented her green dress with rubies to celebrate the festive season. Portrait given by the Queen to Prince Albert for Christmas 1840. (source Royal Collection)