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Feb 6, 2023 · The second son who unexpectedly acceded to the throne after his brother’s Abdication, and became the popular Wartime King and the last Emperor of India, King George VI was behind the commission and acquisition of several royal jewels, including this spectacular Diamond Festoon Necklace!
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 9, 2023 · The image also shows how the Princess honored the late Queen Elizabeth II on the day by wearing her George VI Festoon Necklace, which was commissioned in 1950 by King George VI for the then...
May 6, 2023 · Princess Kate paid homage to the late monarch by donning the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally made for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George...
- Digital Associate Editor
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May 8, 2023 · (Known as the George VI Festoon Necklace, the statement piece was first commissioned by King George VI for his eldest daughter in 1950.) Catherine’s most visible jewel was a floral crystal...
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May 6, 2023 · To pay tribute to the two royal women who came before her, the Princess of Wales wore the late Queen's George VI Festoon necklace, three tiers of stunning diamonds that was originally...