Jewelry

[Kachina624]

The Queen hauled out the good stuff to wear to a dinner honoring the Columbian President.  Aren't the sapphires spectacular?  Some of her suite was bought in 1960, and some was a wedding gift from her parents.  I'd love to be able to examine them close-up.

[QVCkitty1]

The Queen has the good stuff !

[happycat]

Spectacular indeed! Of course, I am a September baby, so I may be biased. Can you imagine looking at those up close!

[Desertdi]

I wouldn't mind having a real Kashmir...!!!

[Kachina624]

That's the prettiest tiara I've ever seen her wear.

[stevieb]

For more on the queen's sapphires...

http://queensjewelvault.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-george-vi-and-modern-sapphire-set.html

In fact, this site offers an amazing amount of information and photos of a great deal of her jewelry collection. Personally, while I love the sapphires, I'm partial to the Brazilian aquamarines...

[SANNA]

She is one elegant lady! And the richest monarch of the world, So good stuff is expected. Her taste is also impeccable.

[Kachina624]

Very interesting @stevieb.  Thanks for the link.  I've bookmarked it for more reading.  It looks like her jewels travel in a shoebox.

[Kalli]

@Kachina624, it sure would be cool to loupe them, eh?  

I love colored gemstones!

[stevieb]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

Very interesting @stevieb.  Thanks for the link.  I've bookmarked it for more reading.  It looks like her jewels travel in a shoebox.

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Glad you enjoyed @Kachina624. I discovered it while seeking the turquoise tiara that I believe once belonged to Princess Margaret, which I'd always thought was exquisite.