Yes magnificent amethysts. Perhaps the family would be willing to part with them but I suspect selling or donating them to the RF won't happen.
--Previous Message-- : That was a kind gesture from the Queen, but : its a pity we can't see the present Queen : wearing those beautiful amethysts. Really : beautiful colour they have. : : --Previous Message-- : I read on the accompanying note that the : demi-parure is a loan from the estate of Mrs : JLA van Breugel, Baroness Van Nagell. After : a quick search I earned she is descending : from the Mistress of the Robes of Queen Anna : Paulowna so possibly a gift from the same. : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Would be interesting to know who owns the : demi-parure. : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Queen Maxima opened yesterday the exhibition : "anna paulowna kleurrijke : koningin" at Het Loo Palace : : : : : : https://www.paleishetloo.nl/agenda/anna-paulowna/ : : Among other items, some unseen (to me) : jewels are exhibited : : A beautiful amethysts demi-parure. Too bad : it's not worn today, it's quite modern : : : : : : http://nos.nl/artikel/2136155-maxima-opent-tentoonstelling-over-classy-dame-anna-paulowna.html : : : : : : : : : : : : :