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Aug 29, 2017 · Of all the diamond necklaces in the British royal vaults, few pack as much diamond firepower as the incredible Greville Festoon Necklace. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the history of this fabulous royal jewel. The diamond and platinum necklace was part of the enormous jewelry bequest left by Mrs. Ronald Greville to the Queen Mother in ...
Dec 12, 2021 · The Queen Mother made excellent use of possibly the two most valuable pieces: the Greville Tiara, created by Boucheron in 1921, and the five-strand diamond festoon necklace.
- Leena Kim
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Sep 2, 2022 · Grand Ladies Site, Wikimedia Commons. The enormous necklace is actually two pieces married together to make one imposing festoon necklace. In 1929, Dame Margaret Greville commissioned Cartier’s London workshop to make a long, elaborate festoon necklace featuring two rows of diamonds set in platinum. That original necklace had a silver chain ...
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May 6, 2023 · The three-strand diamond necklace, known as the George VI Festoon Necklace, was first commissioned by King George VI for his eldest daughter in 1950, and incorporated 105 loose collet-set...
- Alicia Brunker
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May 6, 2023 · The princess wore the George VI Festoon Necklace, according to Vogue. The three-strand diamond necklace is significant for its ties to the late Queen Elizabeth II and her father, King George.
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May 4, 2017 · Of all of the sparkling necklaces worn by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, the Diamond Festoon Necklace may be the most classic and elegant of all. Let’s explore the history of this gorgeous piece, shall we? The Queen wears the necklace with Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik in London, 1969 (AFP/Getty Images)
May 18, 2023 · Catherine wore the George VI Festoon Necklace, which was commissioned by King George VI for his daughter, the then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950. An incredibly decadent design that features three strands of diamonds, this necklace is made up of 105 loose collet-set diamonds taken from the royal vault that once belonged to King George VI's mother ...
