Re: A 'what if?' question for the BRF jewellery collection Archived Message
Posted by Beth  on August 31, 2016, 4:58 am, in reply to "A 'what if?' question for the BRF jewellery collection"
That is a very interesting question Bella. I suspect we are all trying to think of which jewels we would think are more important or prefer.
I am going to exclude things like crowns, scepters etc as they belong to the nation and are not jewels at the disposal of the monarch or members of the royal family.
I am going to concentrate on jewels which I think are historically important.
Considering how long QEII has reigned and her personal popularity, my first choice would be the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, because it has become identified as HM's favourite tiara. Something which has become synonymous with such a long reigning, respected and popular monarch would resonate with generations to come, and so is important.
Another jewel would be the Diamond Diadem, not just because it is associated with QEII, but also for its association with Queens Victoria, Alexandra and Mary, and dare I say because it was originally designed for a male monarch to wear going to his coronation.
The popularity of the diadem with various Queens would not be my primary reason for preserving it; rather that it has been used by 2 Queens Regnant on stamps and banknotes. That has given it a historical significance which is part of the UK's national and international identity.
I would also select some other jewels, but perhaps others might like to list what they think should be preserved.
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