George VI Sapphire Suite Earrings Replica
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The sapphire earrings and a necklace were the Queen’s wedding present in 1947. The sapphires are believed to date to around 1850. The set is known as George VI sapphire suite
Queen Elizabeth II has worn the earrings and necklace paired with various tiaras but in 1963 she purchased a sapphire necklace from Princess Louise of Belgium and had it set onto a tiara frame. She often wears her sapphire earrings and necklace paired with this tiara.
The Queen has worn the sapphire suite to events that do not require a tiara, she did during her Golden Jubilee and also during at the commemoration of her 80th birthday.
Length: 4.8 cms
Width: 2.0 cms
Item No: 66-001