Posted by Hans on January 8, 2026, 5:13 am

One collier with the diamonds of the diadem of the provinces.

Posted by JohnPete on January 9, 2026, 4:20 am, in reply to "Garnet colliers of HM Queen Fabiola"

Dear Hans, I always assumed the second photo Queen Fabiola wears red coral? So hard to tell from pre-digital photography! Previous Message One collier with the diamonds of the diadem of the provinces.

Posted by Hans on January 9, 2026, 4:52 am, in reply to "Re: Garnet colliers of HM Queen Fabiola"

That is also possible! Good idea Previous Message Dear Hans, I always assumed the second photo Queen Fabiola wears red coral? So hard to tell from pre-digital photography! Previous Message One collier with the diamonds of the diadem of the provinces.

Posted by Johan on January 9, 2026, 7:44 am, in reply to "Re: Garnet colliers of HM Queen Fabiola"

In his book about the Belgian Royal jewels Christophe Vachaudez speaks of a garnet necklace and not a coral one. But of course he could be wrong, though his books tend to be very well researched. Previous Message That is also possible! Good idea Previous Message Dear Hans, I always assumed the second photo Queen Fabiola wears red coral? So hard to tell from pre-digital photography! Previous Message One collier with the diamonds of the diadem of the provinces.