Posted by Beth on July 1, 2016, 3:02 am, in reply to "Rubies for July"
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother wearing a "list" of rubies: the Oriental circlet, the "ruby" necklace and earrings, her Cartier ruby and diamond bracelet and what I suspect is a Greville ruby and diamond bow brooch.
A charming portrait of HM wearing the Oriental circlet by John Thomas Young Gilroy. It was listed for sale in 2013. https://www.vialibri.net/item_pg_i/351150-1960-gilroy-john-portrait-queen-elizabeth-the-queen-mother-original-oil.htm
Wearing her "ruby" necklace and earrings and Cartier ruby and diamond bracelet but without the Oriental circlet. HM obviously liked this suite and not just the tiara which became part of her enduring public image.