on October 20, 2024, 3:24 pm, in reply to "Re: King Charles III royal tour to Australia and the Samoa - Arrival"
I agree, though, that the design of the necklace is a bit akward, with such a sharp contrast between the large opal and the delicate scroll diamond motives on the sides. The Andamooka opal would be probably more convincing as a brooch (just enhanced by a simple surround of diamonds, like the Prince Albert brooch) rather than as the centre of this necklace.
Anyway, just for the fun of shaking the dust from this necklace (and also as a mark of respect for this gift from the Australian people), I do really hope that the Andamooka necklace will be worn by Queen Camilla during her Australian tour!
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Thank you Arthur for that coverage of some Australian gifts.
I do hope Queen Camilla does not feel obliged to wear that over-sized opal. The gem is probably glorious to see but the item is too much for anyone to wear with great confidence. Perhaps the original donors could consider offering to reset it in a modern item of jewellery with better effect.
That's Diana's father behind.
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