Saphires part of the Portuguese Crown Jewels, second half of the XVIIIth century. An oval pendant surrounded by diamonds and a pair of tear drop shape pendants that can be worn as earrings or as pendants. I have seen them live on an unique exibition of the Crown Jewels over 20 years ago and they are stunning, really big gems with a most beautiful blue colour. They are kept at Ajuda Palace in Lisbon.
Worn by Queen Maria Pia, as earrings and pendant
Queen Amélia did not have her ears pierced so she wore the three big saphires as pendants from a riviére
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