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    Re: Princess Alexandra of Kent Another photo and description of necklace in Bryce's photo Archived Message

    Posted by Beth on May 16, 2016, 1:32 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Alexandra of Kent"


    Princess Alexandra wore the necklace (as in Bryce's photos) for a dinner at Government House, Canberra in 1959.

    The Australian Women's Weekly 26 August 1959 had a black and white photo and, crucially, a description of the necklace and the Princess' bracelet.

    Although the description with this photo mentions only rubies, sapphires and diamonds, I am still pondering what gemstones were/are in the necklace as I feel that the Point de Vue photo shows emeralds as well, and I suspect that the central drop is a cabochon emerald. On the other hand, it is highly probably that there was an official press release describing HRH's dress and jewels and so the description should be accurate.


    Point de Vue photo


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