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List of mysteries About Royal Jewels | Great Britain England

The list from Franck, friend and history jewel lover, from the History of Famous Jewels and Collections Board.

The where about

I. Former Queens :

a. Queen Adelaide :

Queen Adelaide’s diamond collet necklace

II. Queen Alexandra
a. Certainly in the vault
i. Queen Alexandra’s Lalique hair ornament (Suzy Menkes) ;
ii. The huge badge from the Ladies of South Wales
iii. The opals from the ruby and diamond parure


b. Mysteries
i. A short of diamond crown worn at the Devonshire ball
ii. The hair combs with huge diamonds worn with the small diamond crown from Queen Victoria
iii. The huge diamond necklace (left side in the link)
iv. Several diamond collet necklaces (on least one with huge diamonds)
v. A second Cartier Resille necklace
vi. A huge pearl and diamond necklace
vii. A ruby diamond choker & bangles – gift of the ladies of South Australia in 1889
viii. The demi-parure of opals – wedding gift – Queen Victoria
ix. The diamond earrings given as a wedding gift by the Corporation of the City of London
x. The diamond stars brooches
Xi. Emerald and diamond flower brooch from HRH The Duchess of Cambridge maybe in the NRC

III. Queen Mary

Another of the royal wedding gift from the Duke of York, later King George, to his bride was a large and decorative anchor of big single diamonds in line, with two large sapphires, the royal bride wore it on her wedding gown very prominent on the wedding day. The whereabou is unknown.
Another of the royal wedding gift from the Duke of York, later King George, to his bride was a large and decorative anchor of big single diamonds in line, with two large sapphires, the royal bride wore it on her wedding gown very prominent on the wedding day. The whereabou is unknown.

a. Certainly in the vault :

i. The lozenge tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret ;
ii. The sapphire and diamond tiara – last worn by Princess Margaret -certainly in the vault
iii. The pearl and diamond stomacher
iv. The Delhi Durbar emerald and diamond stomacher
v. The Cambridge emerald and diamond bangle
vi. The Resille Cartier necklace
vii. The ruby and diamond brooch from the Countess of Torby (Andrew Morton)

b. Mysteries :

i. The laurel wreath/leaves tiara worn by Princess Mary the Princess Royal
ii. 8 important collet necklaces : the fate of 4 of them – No information of the others 4
iii. On least 2 small collet necklaces worn with pendants at operas, theatres…
iv. The diamond collet necklace wedding gift from the Prince and the Princess of Wales
v. A diamond fringe necklace worn for several portraits
vi. The ruby and diamond hair comb
vii. The ruby and diamond choker
viii. The sapphire and diamond choker -found by Beth
ix. Ropes of pearls
x. The long feather diamond brooch from Empress Eugenie of France
xi. Big sapphire and emerald brooches
xii. The ruby, emerald and diamond brooch from Princess Helena
xiii. The huge amethyst and diamond brooch worn with the amethyst parure

c. Wedding gifts :

i. Diamond necklace from the Duke of Westminster used as diamond band
ii. A Forget me not Diamond pearl Aigrette
iii. A pearl and diamond comb – Sir G. and Lady Lucas
iv. The feather diamond aigrette from the groom
v. A five-row pearl necklace given by her husband
vi. a peridot, ruby and diamond peacock feather brooch with a small bow from the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain
vii. Others wedding gifts

Queen Mary's diamond arrow brooch from Earl and Countess of Dudley
Diamond arrow brooch, hairpin, headornament,hadpin, cubid*s dart, cubid’s arrow in diamonds Queen Mary Royal Jewel History

viii. A diamond arrow brooch from Earl and Countess of Dudley

IV. Queen Elisabeth the Queen Mother

a. Certainly in the vault

i. The Duchess of York’s diamond necklace ;
ii. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York
iii. The emerald and diamond necklace from Mrs. Ronald Greville
iv. The emerald and diamond long sautoir from Mrs. Ronald Greville (Press articles from Beth)
v. A pearl and diamond sautoir, consisting of five rows of pearls, mounted on fine platinum wiree with a large pearl drop>> from the Citizens of London
vi. A pearl and diamond platinum sautoir necklace, emerald and diamond tassel and pearl fringe, by Catchpole & Williams
vii. Several pearls necklaces
viii. The Ruby Greville bow brooch
ix. Princess Marie Louise’s oval sunburst pendant brooch

x. The emerald and diamond bracelet from Queen Alexandra
xi. The diamond snake bracelets from Queen Alexandra and her mother
xii. The ruby bracelets
xiii. The emerald bracelets

b. Mysteries i.

A sunburst diamond brooch pendant, the stones being set in the form of a sunburst Engagement present from Queen Mary
ii. a pendant of sapphire and diamonds – together with the Queen (Not seen)
iii. a rope necklace of pearls and diamonds from her father (not seen)
iv. a pearl and diamond bracelet to match from her mother – wedding gift (Seen) From Beth
v. A ruby and diamond ring from the Cora Countess of Stafford (photos from Beth)

vi. A long diamond sautoir worn as Duchess of York worn in Paris for example ; (Found by Beth and Franck) (Press articles)

vii. A long sapphire and diamond sautoir from Sintzenich (From Baxter or Boffer) ; 

viii. A sapphire and diamond necklace – wedding gift from Queen Mary 

ix. A gold chain with diamond drops surmounted with ruby – will from her Godmother Mr. Arthur James (press articles found by Beth on her site)

c. Brooches not worn
– The scent-bottle and true-lovers knot in diamonds from Miss Alice de Rothschild (Wedding gift to Queen Mary) (worn as a Duchess)
A small diamond horseshoe brooch (gift from Queen Mary) probably later owned by Princess Charlotte in 2022
– A small diamond arrow brooch (worn as a Duchess)
– A large diamond clips worn for a portrait near a door
– An emerald and diamond arrow brooch (Wedding gift from her Godfather)
– An emerald and diamond brooch (Given as an anniversary wedding gift from her husband)
– An emerald and diamond clips worn also as a clasp of pearl necklace
– A emerald and diamond pendant brooch
– A sapphire corsage brooch given as a wedding gift by Queen Mary
– A sapphire and diamond bar brooch – wedding gift from the Princess Royal and Princess Maud

II. Princess Diana’s wedding gift : 

a- (number 25°) :Prince Charles does have a property abroad (acceptance of a 360 000 pounds holiday palm beach as a wedding gift created a political storm“  from Andrew Morton


Silver Wedding Present | Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Emperor Empress of Russia

SAPPHIRES DIAMOND COLLAR| Romanov Jewel Gift|British Royal Jewels History

SAPPHIRES DIAMOND COLLAR| Romanov Jewel Gift|British Royal Jewels History Sapphire and Diamond Choker Collier, Silver Wedding present - silver wedding gift to Queen Alexandra of England
SAPPHIRES DIAMOND COLLAR| Romanov Jewel Gift|British Royal Jewels History Sapphire and Diamond Choker Collier, Silver Wedding present – silver wedding gift to Queen Alexandra of Great Britain – Ireland England

Jewels of Queen Alexandra Sapphires Necklace Silver Wedding gift

Dagmar Necklace | Princess of Wales – Queen Alexandra| England Wedding Gift

The Dagmar Necklace 1863

Given by King Frederick VII of Denmark, to his daughter Princess Alexandra, as wedding present

Queen Alexandra’s Dagmar Necklace | Royal Jewelry Princess of Wales

Queen Alexandra's Dagmar Necklace | Royal Jewelry Princess of Wales  The necklace and facsimile of the Cross of Dagmar was presented by King Frederick VII of Denmark to Princess Alexandra upon her marriage to the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) in 1863. It is set with 118 pearls and 2,000 diamonds.
Queen Alexandra’s Dagmar Necklace | Royal Jewelry Princess of Wales The necklace and facsimile of the Cross of Dagmar was presented by King Frederick VII of Denmark to Princess Alexandra upon her marriage to the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) in 1863. It is set with 118 pearls and 2,000 diamonds.
Queen Alexandra's Dagmar Necklace | Royal Jewelry Princess of Wales

The necklace and facsimile of the Cross of Dagmar was presented by King Frederick VII of Denmark to Princess Alexandra upon her marriage to the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) in 1863.
It is set with 118 pearls and 2,000 diamonds.
Queen Alexandra’s Dagmar Necklace | Royal Jewelry Princess of Wales

The Dagmar Necklace |Royal Jewel History Queen Elizabeth II

Necklace and Earrings presented by the Corporation of the City of London

The necklace ". . . consists of 32 Golconda diamonds
Necklace and Earrings presented by the Corporation of the City of London
The necklace „. . . consists of 32 Golconda diamonds

Necklace and Earrings presented by the Corporation of the City of London | Royal Wedding Present to Alexandra the Princess of Wales

Cambridge Gold Bracelet with Diamond Enamel Buckle Alexandra Princess of Wales Queen Alexandra

Cambridge Gold Bracelet with Diamond Enamel Buckle Alexandra Princess of Wales Queen Alexandra from the duke of Cambridge -
Cambridge Gold Bracelet with Diamond Enamel Buckle Alexandra Princess of Wales Queen Alexandra from the Duke of Cambridge

Bracelet of turquoises and brilliants, by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Hesse

Gold buckle bracelet, which has a clasp of enamel and diamonds, was presented by HRH Princess Mary of Cambridge.

Cambridge Gold Bracelet with Diamond Enamel Buckle Alexandra Princess of Wales Queen Alexandra from the Duke of Cambridge

Cambridge Bracelet | Queen Alexandra British Royal Jewelry

Cambridge Bracelet | Queen Alexandra British Royal Jewelry 

Emerald Diamond flower Brooch | Royal Wedding Present | Duchess of Cambridge

Emerald Diamond flower Brooch | Royal Wedding Present | Duchess of Cambridge

Queen Alexandra| Royal Wedding Presents

India Diamond Emerald Necklace of Queen Alexandra | Indian Collar Resille Edwardian Style|Queen Victoria Royal Wedding Gift

Queen Alexandra, at the Duchess of Devonshire’s costume ball, is wearing another wedding present.

India Diamond Emerald Necklace of Queen Alexandra | Indian Collar Resille Edwardian Style|Queen Victoria Royal Wedding Gift

Queen Alexandra, at the Duchess of Devonshire’s costume ball, is wearing another wedding present.

In 1863, she received from Queen Victoria this suite of Indian ornaments, comprising a collar, armlet and two bracelets, made from uncut emeralds, diamonds and pearls. The seven-row collar of pearl and emerald beads was hung with a multitude of pearl drops and diamond pendants, which were enamelled on the back.

The suite Indian ornaments, consisting corsage, pair bracelets, and armlet, entirely composed of pearls, emeralds, and diamonds, the gift of the Queen.
These are, indeed, " barbaric gold and genu," for all the jewels having been cut and set in India are of course ia the pure Oriental style—that is to say, the diamonds are flat and lustreless, and the fine are drilled through and spoilt by holes in fact, though the value of this present must be very great, it is much more curious than beautiful, and the much resemble coramon glass as it is ia the power of such rich and rare gems do.
Queen Alexandra on the Devonshire Coronation Jubilee Ball – Diamonds and Pearls – Indian pearl necklace

In 1863, she received from Queen Victoria this suite of Indian ornaments, comprising a collar, armlet and two bracelets, made from uncut emeralds, diamonds and pearls. The seven-row collar of pearl and emerald beads was hung with a multitude of pearl drops and diamond pendants, which were enamelled on the back.

The suite Indian ornaments, consisting corsage, pair bracelets, and armlet, entirely composed of pearls, emeralds, and diamonds, the gift of the Queen…..

Queen Alexandra | Princess of Wales| Ladies of Leeds Diamond Bracelet Wedding Gift

Queen Alexandra | Princess of Wales| Ladies of Leeds Diamond Bracelet Wedding Gift – Opal and with the brilliants, the gift of the Ladies of Manchester

Queen Alexandra | Princess of Wales| Ladies of Leeds Diamond Bracelet Wedding Gift
Diamond Cross |Ladies of Liverpool |Queen Alexandra's Wedding Gift |Royal Jewel History
Queen Alexandra | Princess of Wales| Ladies of Leeds Diamond Bracelet Wedding Gift -  the brilliants,the gift of the Ladies of Manchester

 bracelet of opals and diamonds, with emeralds beautifully introduced between the brilliants (the gift of the Ladies of Manchester) was made by Hunt and Roskell, seen on top and also worn by the Princess on the Devonshire Bal
Queen Alexandra | Princess of Wales| Ladies of Leeds Diamond Bracelet Wedding Gift

Opal Emerald Diamond Bracelet Ladies of Manchester | Royal Jewel History |Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Gift

Diamond Cross |Ladies of Liverpool |Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Gift |Royal Jewel History

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall | Diamond Pearl Choker – Center | part of a Diamond Bracelet Ladies of Leeds| Royal Jewel History |Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Gift

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall | Diamond Pearl Choker - Center | part of a Diamond Bracelet Ladies of Leeds| Royal Jewel History |Queen Alexandra's Wedding Gift
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall | Diamond Pearl Choker – Center | part of a Diamond Bracelet Ladies of Leeds| Royal Jewel History |Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Gift

The Ladies of South Wales|Royal Wedding Gift Queen Alexandra

The wedding present from the Ladies of South Wales 1863

Presented on St David’s Day in 1864 to the Princess of Wales.

The wedding present from the Ladies of South Wales. National Token of South Wales to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales | Royal Wedding Gift
The wedding present from the Ladies of South Wales.

Illustrated London News wrote:

…….. which the leek (the badge of Wales) is surmounted by a gold chain.

The leek is mounted on a ground of diamonds thrown out in high relief, and the leaves and the bud are formed of emeralds of various tints.
Ladies of South Wales Wedding Gift – Leek Brooch, Emblem and bracelet Queen Alexandra, the Princess of Wales

National Token From South Wales to the Princess of Wales

National Token of South Wales to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales | Royal Wedding Gift
The wedding present from the Ladies of South Wales.

Illustrated London News wrote:

…….. which the leek (the badge of Wales) is surmounted by a gold chain.

The leek is mounted on a ground of diamonds thrown out in high relief, and the leaves and the bud are formed of emeralds of various tints.

 Ladies of South Wales Wedding Gift - Leek Brooch, Emblem and  bracelet Queen Alexandra, the Princess of Wales , worn by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Ladies of South Wales Wedding Gift – Leek Brooch, Emblem and bracelet Queen Alexandra, the Princess of Wales , worn by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Alexandras Wedding gifts:

Brooch of the Ladies of North Wales | Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra >>
Emerald Brooche and Emerald earpendant a gift of the Ladies of North Wales |Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra >>
Rundell Tiara | Das Rundell Diadem der englischen Königin >>
Indian Necklace of Diamonds and Emeralds |Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra | Indisches Halsband >>
National Token of South Wales of Diamonds and Emeralds | Gift of the Ladies of South Wales |Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra >>
Dagmar Necklace with Pearls |Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra | Dagmar Kreuz Collier mit Perlen >>
Demi Parure with Opals ||Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra | Opalschmuck – Geschenk der Königin Victoria >>
Diamond necklace and earrings presented by the Corporation of the City of London |Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra >>
Cambridge Diamond Bracelet | Turquoise Bracelet |Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra | Königliche Armbänder >>
Diamond Cross and Pearl Necklace presented by the Ladies of Liverpool |Diamond Bracelet presented by the Ladies of Leeds |Opal Emerald Bracelet presented by the Ladies of Manchester>>
Bridesmaids Bracelet Royal Jewels Token | Armband – Geschenk der Brautmädchen >>
Parure of Landgrave William of Hesse and Chamberlain Juel | Parure im altenglischen Design vom Landgraf von Hessen und Juel >>
Solid Gold Parure in Runic design | Goldschmuckset mit Runen von den Einwohnern der Insel Laaland und Falster >>
Royal Wedding Memorials and Token | Erinnerungsgeschenke an die Hochzeit von Königin Alexandra
Pearl Parure of Queen Alexandra |Royal Wedding Gifts Jewel Presents | Perlen der Königin Alexandra
Emerald Diamond Flower Brooch |Queen Alexandra Royal Wedding Present | Duchess of Cambridge
Bracelet and a Badge the royal wedding gifts from the Ladies of South Wales| Queen Alexandra

more jewels :

Amethyst – Tiara | Royal Jewels Queen Alexandras Amethyst Necklace | Amethyst Schmuck
Jewels-of-Queen-Alexandra-Amethysts-Necklace-Tiara-Princess-Maud-Countess-of-Southesk Amethyst Tiara Imperial Amethysts Jewels of Queen Alexandra | Amethysts Necklace Tiara | Princess Maud Countess of Southesk
Imperial Amethyst-Jewels of Queen Alexandra | Amethysts Necklace Tiara | Princess Maud Countess of Southesk
Sapphires – Collar | Silver-Weddinggift of Tsar Alexander III. | Saphir Collier
Diamond -Butterfly Brooch | Silver Wedding present from the Grand Lodge of Freemasons
Diamond – Stars Brooches |Royal Jewelry Present Queen Alexandra | Sterne mit Diamanten als Broschen
Coronation Jewels | Crown and Diamonds | Krönungsschmuck der Königin Alexandra
Ruby Diamond Choker & Bangles | Ladies of South Australia silver wedding gift | Geschenk der Damen von Süd Australien zur Silberhochzeit Royal Jewelry Present Queen Alexandra |
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Link-Chain and Bracelets | Queen Alexandra Jewels | Resille Chocker | Diamant Halsschmuck der Königin Alexandra
Queen Alexandra Emerald brooch and Emerald Ornaments | England Queen Royal Jewel History
Emerald and Diamond Brooch of the Ladies of North Wales | Royal Wedding Present Queen Alexandra| Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on the Investiture of Prince of Wales >>

Duchess of Manchester | Important Jewels Ruby Diamond Bracelet | Queen Alexandra Royal Rubies

Duchess of Manchester Ruby Diamond bracelet left to Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Manchester Ruby Diamond bracelet left to Queen Alexandra  – which royal is now the owner

The story behind the royal rubies and ruby jewels of Queen Alexandra of Great Britain:

Duchess of Manchester Ruby Diamond bracelet | Queen Alexandra Royal Rubies>>

Which royal grand-grand-granddaughter or grand-grand-grandson is now the lucky owner?

Die Historie hinter den Rubinen und dem Rubin-Schmuck der Königin Alexandra von England:

Die Herzogin von Manchester hinterliess ein Rubin-Diamant-Armband  zu Gunsten der Königin Alexandra von Great Britain>>

Welche königliche Ur-Urenkelin oder Ur-Urenkel ist jetzt der glückliche Besitzer?

Wedding Gifts | Bridal Jewellery of the Duchess of Manchester
Ruby Bracelet | Jewels of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester
Emerald and Diamond Necklace |Duchess of Manchester | Consuelo Yznaga | Montagu | Vicountess Manderville
Duchess of Manchester Diamond Jewels | Cartier Diamond Tiara and Cartier Choker | Dog Collar
Cartier Diamond Tiara Diadem | Jewels Helene Duchess of Manchester | Large Diamond Drops Corsage Brooch
The Manchester tiara - Wedding Gifts | Bridal Jewellery of the Duchess of Manchester
Ruby Bracelet | Jewels of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester
Emerald and Diamond Necklace |Duchess of Manchester | Consuelo Yznaga | Montagu | Vicountess Manderville
Duchess of Manchester Diamond Jewels | Cartier Diamond Tiara and Cartier Choker | Dog Collar
Cartier Diamond Tiara Diadem | Jewels Helene Duchess of Manchester | Large Diamond Drops Corsage Brooch   Gilded Age Jewels: The Duchess of Manchester's Cartier

The Duchess of Manchester Diamond Tiara made by Cartier

Wedding Gifts American Heiress | Bridal Jewellery of the Duchess of Manchester

Ruby Bracelet | Jewels of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester

Emerald and Diamond Necklace |Duchess of Manchester | Consuelo Yznaga | Montagu | Vicountess Manderville

Wedding Gifts | Bridal Jewellery of the Duchess of Manchester Ruby Bracelet | Jewels of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester Emerald and Diamond Necklace |Duchess of Manchester | Consuelo Yznaga | Montagu | Vicountess Manderville Duchess of Manchester Diamond Jewels | Cartier Diamond Tiara and Cartier Choker | Dog Collar Cartier Diamond Tiara Diadem | Jewels Helene Duchess of Manchester | Large Diamond Drops Corsage Brooch
Emerald Jewellery the Duchess of Manchester | Jewels of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester Emerald and Diamond Necklace |Duchess of Manchester | Consuelo Yznaga | Montagu | Vicountess Manderville Duchess of Manchester Diamond Jewels |Gilded Age Jewels

Duchess of Manchester Diamond Jewels | Cartier Diamond Tiara and Cartier Choker | Dog Collar

Cartier Diamond Tiara Diadem |Festoon Tiara Duchess of Manchester Jewels |Helene Duchess of Manchester
The Manchester tiara | Duchess of Manchester Diamond Tiara | Manchester Cartier Tiara | Gilded Age Tiara | Ducal Manchester Diadem Cartiertiara Duchess of Manchester Jewels Festoontiara
The Manchester Festoon Tara | Duchess of Manchester Diamond Tiara | Manchester Cartier Tiara | Gilded Age Tiara | Ducal Manchester Diadem Cartiertiara

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Link Chain with Diamonds

Every old jewel tells a story- …..new additions to the history of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Link Chain with Diamonds……

Queen Victoria's Diamond Coronation Jubilee present : Link chain with diamonds
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Coronation Jubilee present : Link chain with diamonds

In 2012 we know, the first parts of that jewel, which was a present to Queen Victoria

it pathed to the next generation,  Queen Alexandra  which wore it in severel ways as ornaments – and as long chain – it must be in total1,60m for a length of 80cm worne on her dress, which she wore on the occassion of the  wedding of her granddaughter Alexandra McDuff

and was left to Princess Royal Louise and her daughter Alexandra 2nd Duchess of Fife

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Jewels of Queen Alexandra Diamond Butterfly of the Freemasons|Diamond Brooch Royal Jewel History

Jewels of Queen Alexandra
Diamond Butterfly of the Freemasons|Diamond Brooch Royal Jewel History

Jewels of Queen Alexandra Diamond Butterfly of the Freemasons|Diamond Brooch Royal Jewel History
Jewels of Queen Alexandra Diamond Butterfly of the Freemasons|Diamond Brooch Royal Jewel History