The Diamond and Pearl Navette Brooch

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The Queen wearing the Diamond and Pearl Navette Brooch

Debuted at a May 2016 Buckingham Palace garden party, this brooch is centered around a large diamond in a diamond setting with circular palmette-like motifs that show an Art Deco design influence. The outside of the brooch is uniquely lined in pearls, and the whole piece has an interesting marquise/oval ("moval") or navette shape (hence the name I have chosen to use here).

The Royal Family

It does not seem that any further details on the brooch's provenance are immediately available. It has a modern look to it, Deco design features and all. Since it debuted right after her 90th birthday, many have guessed it was a birthday present. The Queen may (or may not) have hinted at this herself, wearing it for her private 90th birthday party in its second appearance. We will have to wait and see if more information becomes available.

Appearances:
4 December 2019: Audiences at Buckingham Palace
29 September 2019: Church at Balmoral
24 July 2019: Audiences at Buckingham Palace
22 May 2019: Sainsbury's 150th Anniversary
1 May 2019: Audiences at Buckingham Palace
23 September 2018: Church at Balmoral
26 August 2018: Church at Balmoral
26 June 2018: Queen's Young Leaders Awards
15 May 2018: Buckingham Palace Garden Party
20 February 2018: Visit to the Royal College of Physicians
4 July 2017: Holyrood Week: Audiences
14 October 2016: British Red Cross Portrait Unveiling
19 July 2016: Private 90th Birthday Party
24 May 2016: Buckingham Palace Garden Party