![US President George W. Bush escorts Queen Elizabeth II inside for the American reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House, home of the US Ambassador 20 November, 2003 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-1001-elizabeth01.jpg?resize=918%2C597&ssl=1)
Our rainbow-themed odyssey through the sartorial history of Queen Elizabeth II wraps up today with a gorgeous blue gown (and plenty of diamonds!).
![U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd L) greets Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) at Winfield House, the home of U.S. Ambassador William Farish (L), 20 November 2003 in London for the return banquet](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-1001-elizabeth02.jpg?resize=1200%2C792&ssl=1)
This elegant blue evening dress was worn by the Queen during the American state visit in November 2003. For the return dinner during the visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh traveled to Winfield House, the home of the American ambassador in London.
![U.S. Ambassador William Farish (L), his wife Sarah (2nd L), U.S. President George W. Bush (3rd L), Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (3rd R), First Lady Laura Bush (2nd R), and the Duke of Edinburgh pose outside at Winfield House, the home of the U.S. Ambassador, 20 November 2003 in London for the return banquet](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-1001-elizabeth03.jpg?resize=1200%2C836&ssl=1)
There, they were greeted by President and Mrs. Bush, as well as the American ambassador to Britain, William Farish, and his wife, Sarah. The dress code for the event was black tie, so the Queen left her tiara at home. She brought along plenty of sparkle, though, with her crystal-encrusted gown in two shades of blue, plus her silver-toned accessories.
![US President George W. Bush escorts Queen Elizabeth II inside for the American reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House, home of the US Ambassador 20 November, 2003 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-1001-elizabeth04.jpg?resize=1200%2C2144&ssl=1)
She also wore diamonds from her personal collection. These are the Antique Girandole Earrings, which she’s had in her collection since at least the 1970s. To my knowledge, these don’t have a documented provenance, but their shape and design (as well as the name that both Leslie Field and I are using to describe them) certainly suggests that they’re from a pre-1920s era.
![US President George W. Bush escorts Queen Elizabeth II inside for the American reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House, home of the US Ambassador 20 November, 2003 in London, England](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-1001-elizabeth05.jpg?resize=992%2C2048&ssl=1)
The Queen also added one more important diamond jewel to the ensemble: her Diamond Festoon Necklace. This piece was made during the reign of the Queen’s father, King George VI, using individual diamonds that were earmarked as Heirlooms of the Crown. The Queen has been wearing the necklace regularly since the 1950s.
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