Showing posts with label Gold Filigree Brooch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gold Filigree Brooch. Show all posts

05 July 2015

The Christening of Princess Charlotte

The Queen, along with other members of the Royal Family, attended the christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.
We will be covering this event tomorrow on the other blog, but over here, we'll cover the interests of this blog (that would be the jewels of The Queen and The Duchess of Cornwall, in case you hadn't picked up on that).

The Queen selected the Gold Filigree Brooch(Singapore Peranakan Diamond Jubilee Brooch) to go with her pale pink outfit, and I think this is my favorite appearance of this brooch yet - light, fresh, and summery! Perfect for the christening of a great-granddaughter. This brooch first appeared in 2012 and though we don't know anything about its history, we've seen it several times since. Update: It was a gift from Singapore, turned into a personal favorite.
(Also relevant to all interests, everywhere: consultations of great importance with one's great granny.)




The Duchess of Cornwall paired her Everyday Pearl Earrings with her Pearl Four Strand choker with Large Diamond Clasp - a frequent selection for special occasions - and layered that over the small "C" charm chain she's been wearing with everything lately.


Also, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attended Sunday service at Sandringham earlier (they were not arriving for the christening itself here, despite what the caption the tweet below says).
Not seen in this snap (but seen elsewhere), The Queen was wearing the Cambridge Pearl Pendant Brooch.


Again, stay tuned tomorrow at the other blog for coverage of the rest of the event.

Photos:via Getty Images, Twitter
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09 March 2015

Commonwealth Day

We will have a full fashion rundown of the royal attendees at the Commonwealth Day festivities on the other blog tomorrow, but until then, a brooch-focused look at The Queen's day of Commonwealth fun...

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh joined other members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day Observance Service.
For more: Zimbio gallery, BBC article.
The Gold Filigree Brooch is a good match for this coat, no? This is one of the newer brooches in the collection (newer to us, at least), but it continues to be popular with Her Maj. Update: And it has a special Commonwealth connection, coming from Singapore!



The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present at a Reception given by the Commonwealth Secretary-General at Marlborough House.
For more: Zimbio gallery.
Apparently popular enough there was no need to change it up for the evening reception. I adore this suit (of course I do, it's purple and sooo rich) but it needs something stronger. Rare is the day when I would prefer Ye Olde Sunflower Brooch, but if it can't be amethyst, it needs to be, I don't know, more golden than this.

Three Strand Pearl Necklace 


On February 12th, The Queen recorded her Commonwealth radio message.
For more: The address at The Commonwealth's YouTube site, Express article.
We saw this outfit back on the day it was worn, when she had an audience. Nice to have confirmation that my brooch guess was correct, though.


Photos: WPA Pool via Getty Images
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18 November 2014

Chatham House Academy Launch and Audiences

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, attended the launch of The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs at Chatham House, London.
I continue to be surprised at how many times we've seen this brooch since it's 2012 debut, but it does make a nice accessory to all those gold buttons.



Earlier, The Queen held several audiences at Buckingham Palace.
This one is not so clear...looks like it could be the old Frosted Sunflower.


Photos: ITNSource video, WPA Pool via Getty Images
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23 October 2014

State Visit from Singapore, Farewell, and Audience at Buckingham Palace

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh bid farewell to the President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs. Tan at the conclusion of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
For more: Zimbio gallery.
There was a gold theme to this two brooch day, starting with the Gold Filigree Brooch, which debuted in 2012 and has been seen several times since. And, update: There's a reason why she wore it - it was a gift from President Tan and Singapore!

Engagement and Wedding Rings 


Also today, The Queen received the President of Ghana and his wife for an audience at Buckingham Palace.

And finishing with the Gold Trellis, which has been a part of the collection since her wedding. A metal better suited to these warmer tones, I think.


Photos: Chris Jackson and WPA Pool, via Getty Images
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29 May 2014

Leonard Cheshire Disability Reception and Audiences

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a reception for Leonard Cheshire Disability at St. James' Palace.
For more: an article from the Daily Mail.
One interesting brooch here, one we've seen only a couple times...

Three Strand Pearl Necklace


 Earlier, the Queen held audiences at Buckingham Palace.

...and one we've seen many times. A well-rounded day in Brooch Land.

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19 October 2013

British Champions Day at Royal Ascot

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice of York, visited Ascot Racecourse for the Qipco British Champions Day.
Click here for more from the Express.
Funny - it was almost exactly a year ago that we saw this brooch for the first time (well, maybe the first time, first to me at least). I'd say such a delicate brooch doesn't hold up well on this kind of patterned background, but it's actually picking up the metallic accents in the fabric quite nicely!


Photos:Getty Images
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17 October 2012

The Singapore Peranakan Diamond Jubilee Brooch

Formerly referred to on this blog as the Gold Filigree Brooch, this brooch is an example of Peranakan, or Straits Chinese, jewelry. The Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese immigrants to what is today Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, and this is typical of the style of jewelry for which they are known. It features detailed filigree work in 18k gold set with 61 brilliant diamonds and was made by Foundation Jewellers in Singapore. The design is the Bird Of Paradise Pendant & Brooch, and the $6,800 jewels sold out after news spread that The Queen had one.
Singapore Peranakan Brooch
Foundation Jewellers Pte Ltd via Singapore Jewellers Association
The brooch was a Diamond Jubilee gift to The Queen in 2012 from the President of Singapore, listed on the 2012 official gift list as a gold and diamond brooch depicting a bird of paradise. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs purchased it from the jeweler in July 2012. The Singapore connection was suggested again during the 2014 state visit of President Tony Tan to the United Kingdom, when The Queen wore this brooch to bid him farewell at the end of the trip.
The Queen attends the launch of the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs at Chatham House, 2014
Chatham House Flickr, via Creative Commons
Many of the jewels given to The Queen as official gifts go unworn for years, trotted out only when the occasion is directly related to their provenance, but that’s not the case with this brooch. Since she first wore it in 2012, the Singapore Peranakan Diamond Jubilee Brooch has become one of the few official gifts that The Queen wears for occasions outside of those with specific ties to Singapore, so I assume she’s quite pleased with her gift. Along with official engagements, she’s also wore it for personal occasions, including the 2015 christening of her great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte.

Many thanks to commenters Dawn and Sue as well as the Straits Times for adding information on this brooch’s provenance!

Appearances:
16 September 2018: Church at Balmoral
24 June 2018: Royal Windsor Cup
24 September 2017: Church at Balmoral
20 August 2017: Church at Balmoral
13 July 2017: New Scotland Yard Opening
20 June 2017: Royal Ascot, Day 1
3 June 2017: Epsom Derby 
1 March 2017: Audiences at Buckingham Palace
22 January 2017: Church at Sandringham
8 November 2016: Co-operation Ireland Reception
19 October 2016: Audiences at Buckingham Palace
25 June 2016: Wedding of Alexandra Knatchbull and Thomas Hooper
16 March 2016: High Commissioners' Banquet
27 December 2015: Church at Sandringham
4 November 2015: Luncheon for The President of Kazakhstan
5 July 2015: Christening of Princess Charlotte
9 March 2015: Commonwealth Day Observance Service and Reception
18 November 2014: Chatham House Academy Launch
23 October 2014: State Visit from Singapore, Farewell 
22 June 2014: Royal Windsor Cup Polo
29 May 2014: Leonard Cheshire Disability Reception
19 October 2013: British Champions Day at Royal Ascot
16 October 2012: Diamond Jubilee Reception
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16 October 2012

Diamond Jubilee Reception

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh hosted a reception for those involved in organizing and supporting the events of the Diamond Jubilee this year.
And she makes up for a run of three events in the same brooches with something interesting! I'm racking my brain on this one, and haven't come up with a match yet. Seems to be a delicate gold design, filigree almost, and perhaps set with some small diamonds. More pondering required. Thoughts or further information? (Update: It was a Diamond Jubilee gift!)


Photos:WPA Pool/Getty Images
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