Posted by Nellie on August 17, 2012, 9:59 am 124.170.57.61
My notes are inadequate and I would like to understand about this order, from Canada. There appears to be an Order on the table as well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained this pic for us!!
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Kirsten on August 17, 2012, 12:53 pm, in reply to "Order of the Dogwood" 24.207.44.82
The Order of the Dogwood was British Columbia's highest award for civilian achievement from 1966 to 1989 when it was renamed The Order of British Columbia. The Queen's representative in British Columbia, the Lieutenant Governor, is the Chancellor of the Order.
Posted by Cristina on August 17, 2012, 1:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 84.91.213.167
Thank you Kirsten for the information, I'd never seen this gift necklace before. Lovely! I wonder why HM does not wear it, it looks impressive in gala gowns with a diamond tiara.
--Previous Message-- : : The Order of the Dogwood was British : Columbia's highest award for civilian : achievement from 1966 to 1989 when it was : renamed The Order of British Columbia. The : Queen's representative in British Columbia, : the Lieutenant Governor, is the Chancellor : of the Order. : : Scroll down this page to see the insignia. : http://www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca/background/ : : I think the necklace HM is wearing is the : gift of British Columbia jade that was given : in 1971. : : http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/www2i/.visual/img_med/dir_170/i_61923.gif : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Kirsten on August 17, 2012, 2:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 24.207.44.82
Well, British Columbia jade is not valuable.
It would have been a nice touch if the Duchess of Cornwall had worn the necklace and/or bracelet when she and the Prince of Wales visited British Columbia. The Countess of Wessex will be Canada in September but I doubt that she will wear any of the gifts of jewellery that have been given to the royal ladies from Canada. Last year in Ottawa when the Duchess of Cambridge wore Her Late Majesty The Queen Mother's gift from Canada in 1939--the diamond maple leaf brooch--it was certainly noticed and appreciated.
: : : : --Previous Message-- : : The Order of the Dogwood was British : Columbia's highest award for civilian : achievement from 1966 to 1989 when it was : renamed The Order of British Columbia. The : Queen's representative in British Columbia, : the Lieutenant Governor, is the Chancellor : of the Order. : : Scroll down this page to see the insignia. : http://www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca/background/ : : I think the necklace HM is wearing is the : gift of British Columbia jade that was given : in 1971. : : : http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/www2i/.visual/img_med/dir_170/i_61923.gif : : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Nellie on August 17, 2012, 6:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 124.170.57.61
Thank you Kirsten. Don't know why I did not have the links kept in my notes, but they are now.
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by joye on August 17, 2012, 9:55 pm, in reply to "Order of the Dogwood" 125.168.48.209
Sparkler and I originally had these photos posted about Sept 2007. This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal Tour.
--Previous Message-- : : My notes are inadequate and I would like to : understand about this order, from Canada. : There appears to be an Order on the table as : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained : this pic for us!! : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Nellie on August 17, 2012, 11:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 124.170.57.61
Thanks Joye. The pics look as though they are from a book. Would you know its title please?
--Previous Message-- : Sparkler and I originally had these photos : posted about Sept 2007. : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal : Tour.
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by joye on August 18, 2012, 4:03 am, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 125.168.48.209
And to confuse the topic even more, there is another Dogwood necklace gift 1951. Again original info and pic from Sparkler. Will post photo tomorrow.
--Previous Message-- : Sparkler and I originally had these photos : posted about Sept 2007. : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal : Tour. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : My notes are inadequate and I would like to : understand about this order, from Canada. : There appears to be an Order on the table as : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained : this pic for us!! : : : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Sparkler on August 18, 2012, 8:42 am, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 72.93.135.42
Currently I am away from my home that has all of my jewelry books so can not tell you from where the picture was reproduced. When I sent them to Joye or Franck I might have indicated which book they were from. I believe it was a small pamphlet type of publication. If you are still in need of the information in November I will be able to help you then.
--Previous Message-- : : And to confuse the topic even more, there : is another Dogwood necklace gift 1951. : Again original info and pic from Sparkler. : Will post photo tomorrow. : : : --Previous Message-- : Sparkler and I originally had these photos : posted about Sept 2007. : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal : Tour. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : My notes are inadequate and I would like to : understand about this order, from Canada. : There appears to be an Order on the table as : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained : this pic for us!! : : : : : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by joye on August 18, 2012, 7:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 125.168.48.209
Article says a Dogwood design Necklace of platinum diamonds and emeralds. Designed by Myra Hawes White, it was a 1951 gift from British Columbia. The Duke received similar cufflinks. The article says that the then princess was so delighted that Philip said why not wear it now. So she took her pearls off, and wore the new necklace in the elevator to her suite.
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--Previous Message-- : : And to confuse the topic even more, there : is another Dogwood necklace gift 1951. : Again original info and pic from Sparkler. : Will post photo tomorrow. : : : --Previous Message-- : Sparkler and I originally had these photos : posted about Sept 2007. : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal : Tour. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : My notes are inadequate and I would like to : understand about this order, from Canada. : There appears to be an Order on the table as : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained : this pic for us!! : : : : : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by joye on August 18, 2012, 7:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 125.168.48.209
from The Story of Jewellery, Marcus Baerwald Tom Mahoney.
A brooch in the form of coat of arms British Columbia, 172 diamonds 18 emeralds 11 rubies, by Henry Birks and Sons Ltd. [1951]
--Previous Message-- : Article says a Dogwood design Necklace of : platinum diamonds and emeralds. : Designed by Myra Hawes White, it was a 1951 : gift from British Columbia. The Duke : received similar cufflinks. The article : says that the then princess was so delighted : that Philip said why not wear it now. So : she took her pearls off, and wore the new : necklace in the elevator to her suite. : : : Article says : : --Previous Message-- : : And to confuse the topic even more, there : is another Dogwood necklace gift 1951. : Again original info and pic from Sparkler. : Will post photo tomorrow. : : : --Previous Message-- : Sparkler and I originally had these photos : posted about Sept 2007. : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal : Tour. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : My notes are inadequate and I would like to : understand about this order, from Canada. : There appears to be an Order on the table as : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained : this pic for us!! : : : : : : : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Franck on August 19, 2012, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 82.245.124.174
Dear Nellie,
Please find my apologize concerning your post. As you know I was in vacation and it was difficult for me to have internet.
I had only the information given to you.
Franck
--Previous Message-- : from The Story of Jewellery, Marcus Baerwald : Tom Mahoney. : : A brooch in the form of coat of arms : British Columbia, 172 diamonds 18 emeralds : 11 rubies, by Henry Birks and Sons Ltd. : [1951] : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Article says a Dogwood design Necklace of : platinum diamonds and emeralds. : Designed by Myra Hawes White, it was a 1951 : gift from British Columbia. The Duke : received similar cufflinks. The article : says that the then princess was so delighted : that Philip said why not wear it now. So : she took her pearls off, and wore the new : necklace in the elevator to her suite. : : : Article says : : --Previous Message-- : : And to confuse the topic even more, there : is another Dogwood necklace gift 1951. : Again original info and pic from Sparkler. : Will post photo tomorrow. : : : --Previous Message-- : Sparkler and I originally had these photos : posted about Sept 2007. : This photo is Sparklers from 1971 Royal : Tour. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : My notes are inadequate and I would like to : understand about this order, from Canada. : There appears to be an Order on the table as : well as the Queen wearing a gift necklace? : But I must acknowledge Franck who obtained : this pic for us!! : : : : : : : : : : : :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by LauraM on August 19, 2012, 5:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 74.198.9.16
Hello Joye
Thank you for posting this picture of the coat-of-arms of the province of Ontario.
Did British Columbia give the Queen a brooch of their provincial arms?
Laura
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by joye on August 19, 2012, 8:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 125.168.48.209
Confusing. The picture says Ontario, the text which I was reading said British Columbia, and was in conjunction with the emerald dogwood necklace which definately was a gift of British Columbia.
--Previous Message-- : Hello Joye : : Thank you for posting this picture of the : coat-of-arms of the province of Ontario. : : Did British Columbia give the Queen a brooch : of their provincial arms? : : Laura :
Re: Order of the Dogwood
Posted by Kirsten on August 20, 2012, 12:33 am, in reply to "Re: Order of the Dogwood" 24.207.44.82
Thanks, joye, for the photos of the necklace & the brooch.
The caption under the photo is correct. It is the Ontario coat of arms.
Thank you
Posted by Nellie on August 20, 2012, 7:37 am, in reply to "Order of the Dogwood" 124.170.57.61
Thank you to everyone who has contributed pics and info here. Appreciated.
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