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The Queen’s Royal Brooches: The Diamond Years

04.20.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Picture dated 20 November 1979 of Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh posing with the royal corgies for their 32nd wedding anniversary in Balmoral Castle, Scotland — AFP via Getty Images

Our birthday tribute to the Queen—a survey of 96 of her gorgeous royal brooches—continues this afternoon with 32 more jewels from her collection.

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The Queen’s Royal Brooches: The Early Years

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Princess Elizabeth of York, future Queen Elizabeth II, waves to the crowd at the eve of her coronation, on May 31, 1953 in London — INTERCONTINENTALE/AFP via Getty Images

The Queen celebrates a remarkable birthday tomorrow: she turns 96 years old. I always like to add a little bejeweled spin to the festivities, so this morning, this afternoon, and tomorrow morning, we’re going to be surveying 96 brooches from her collection. Enjoy the first part of this little tour through the Queen’s brooches—and know that this selection isn’t even close to all of them!

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