I can't see properly, but it looks like the small diamond necklace/tiara of Queen Paola that she used to wear in the 60ies.
I could be wrong, ofc, but the dress doesn't allow us to see it in whole.
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I can't see properly, but it looks like the small diamond necklace/tiara of Queen Paola that she used to wear in the 60ies.
I could be wrong, ofc, but the dress doesn't allow us to see it in whole.
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To my eyes it looks more substantial than Queen Paola’s necklaces. And considering the relationship between them I would be amazed if Queen Paola lent Queen Mathilde her jewelry.
Same. They are rather different. Can be another loan or hopefully a real gift.
Anyway, what relationship do they have? I’m just curious.
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Perhaps it was a loan and there's a thread in the Belgian Forum for the relationships in the BRF but not for discussion in a Jewel thread.
Relationships between the Belgian Royals
https://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f29/relationships-between-the-belgian-royals-28263.html
https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...in-the-royal-picture-id1409882020?s=2048x2048
A photograph of a rather dramatic-looking pair of earrings worn by Queen Mathilde in Belgium.
A photograph of a rather dramatic-looking pair of earrings worn by Queen Mathilde in Belgium.
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I'm not a fan of these worn as earring but could make a nice brooch?
Does anyone recognise the significant diamond emerald earrings and diamond emerald ring Queen Mathilde was wearing at her brother's wedding on 3rd September?
To my eyes it looks like a bit remodeled emerald jewels of the late princess de Rethy. It seems that only emerald drops are closer to the upper part / base of the earrings but their size is the same.
https://pl.pinterest.com/pin/belgium-tiara-mania--553872454146328531/
I know it was quite hard relations in BRF especially with late Lillian de Rethy and that she sold a lot of jewellery but those jewels might be some heirlooms that have survived.
Any ideas?
To my eyes it looks like a bit remodeled emerald jewels of the late princess de Rethy. It seems that only emerald drops are closer to the upper part / base of the earrings but their size is the same.
https://pl.pinterest.com/pin/belgium-tiara-mania--553872454146328531/
I know it was quite hard relations in BRF especially with late Lillian de Rethy and that she sold a lot of jewellery but those jewels might be some heirlooms that have survived.
Any ideas?
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I did notice the lovely emerald earrings and ring that Mathilde wore to her brother's earrings.
Lovely as the earrings are, I do not think they are necessarily Lillian's. Family relations were not the best, so I think it is unlikely that these would have been from Lillian. Also, the style is not particularly unique, and could have been bought by Mathilde herself.
The ring is very substantial as well.
https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/20...ng-sparkle-for-queen-mathilde.html#more-42057
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The emerald earrings are really lovely and a welcome addition to Queen Mathilde's jewel chest.
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Indeed. Lets also not forget the substantial emerald ring.
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Don't think the emerald earrings are from Princess Lilian as then thes would have probably worn before as Lilian died 20 years ago.
Let's hope that they are not borrowed
Let's hope that they are not borrowed
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I really hope not!
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How often has Queen Mathilde worn this diamond flower brooch?
She wore this brooch only three times : King Fest 2008, prince Charles 60th birthday gala and the last occasion was duke and duchess of Cambridge wedding ceremony. It was reportedly a loan from Wolfers.
Queen Mathilde: Borrowed Jewellery: Diamond Rose Brooch
Oh what a pity, I thought it was her's.
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I didn't realize it was borrowed from Wolfers,how disappointing!
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She had beautiful earrings too. I wish I could see a picture of her jewels this evening.
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A few minutes ago they were at Westminster Hall and there the Camera should here closer so one could see the brooch better.
I see. I didn't catch them at the lying in state; I only saw them arriving at Buckingham Palace for the reception. Queen Mathilde looked very elegant.
Did she wear that brooch before?
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Thank you for your post, the two brooches appear to be different. Amongst other differences, the brooch worn by Fabiola had much larger stones than the one used by Mathilde.
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Queen Mathilde's jewels on day 1 of the State Visit to Lithuania.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ff1Oi2tXoAALH4r?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ff1Oi2tXoAALH4r?format=jpg&name=large
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The brooch is beautiful. New brooch?
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Looks lovely, I haven't seen it earlier so may well be a new acquisition.
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I don't recall seeing it before and hopefully a recent addition and not a loan!
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Definitely new, let's hope it is not a loan. There seems to be a stone: sapphire or aquamarine?
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Looks like a sapphire to me.
Presumably the central stone can be made interchangeable: look forward to seeing emerald, ruby and perhaps amethyst centre's on the brooch in time.
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My thoughts were sapphire too!
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