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The Ruby and Diamond Swag Demi-Parure |
According to Leslie Field in The Queen's Jewels, this set was a gift from Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, who was the Emir of Qatar from 1972-1995. He presented the set during a state visit to Britain in November 1985. They've been in rotation among the Queen's ruby jewels ever since, even making a couple of appearances at the State Opening of Parliament.
Appearances:
2009: State Visit from India
1990, 1994: State Opening of Parliament
1988: State Visit to Spain
(Meanwhile... a bundled up but rather unsparkly Queen was once again at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.)
Photos: Getty Images/PA/Royal Collection