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Yes - I must agree with Arthur.
The consensus at the time (and my continued belief) was that the diamanté pattern on HM's shoulder was in fact an appliqué used to cover-up the seam where the long chiffon draping of her dress was attached. It is not a conventional brooch.

The Chiffon draping itself had diamantes attached throughout as a design

This was not unheard of - as for example when HM wore an appliqué silver Harp on her dress for the state banquet to the Republic of Ireland.

Her Majesty did however receive a brooch from her Turkish hosts - a delicate tulip brooch which she wore on her pink coat during her visit (May 15, 2008).