The brooch is from the collection of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. It depicts a sprig of lily of the valley and is a Faberge piece. It was presented to QEQM by a Soviet leader - not sure if it was Krushchev or Brezhnev - during a vist. The Duchess wore it to her daughter Laura''s wedding; it complemented the bridal bouquet.
It would seem there is a bit of room for interpretation...which reinforces that it isn''t a dumb question!
I am quite sure that the beads are glass (lampworked) beads. The larger beads appear to be hollow. The smaller ones are solid. They are made by melting glass rods with a torch, then winding it onto a steel rod (mandrel), color can be added using another rod of glass, small pieces of glass (frit) that are melted into the bead, or enamel powder (finely ground glass with intense color). The bead is them shaped using head, gravity and/or tools into the desired shape. Quality hand made glass beads must then be annealed in a kiln to remove any stress in the glass. Some hollow beads are blown, others are wound.
SDL, beautiful pic of the Lof the V! They also smell so beautiful. My Mom loves them too, and also carried them in her bouquet during her wedding. They make me think of her. As mercoledi said, it''s not necessarily the prettiest piece of jewelry Camilla is wearing, but I do love the real flowers. And actually, IRL, that piece is one I''d more likely be able to wear in my humble world, than the big royal bling!!Date: 3/13/2008 10:04:13 PM
Author: AGBF
You and SanDiegoLady beat me to it! I love Lily of the Valley. My Aunt, who was married before I was born, carried it during her wedding. I have always seen it in her wedding photos!
Deborah
Nope! They went to church at Easter, and recently hosted an official visit from the French PM Sarkovsky ( sp?) and his new bride Carla Bruni. The Queen, D of E and PoW and Camilla were all there!Date: 4/2/2008 10:51:07 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Have all the Royals been in seclusion the last couple of weeks? I have missed seeing their latest attire from their various social events!
Sounds like there must be some pics waiting for us somewhere!Date: 4/3/2008 5:29:09 AM
Author: Lorelei
Nope! They went to church at Easter, and recently hosted an official visit from the French PM Sarkovsky ( sp?) and his new bride Carla Bruni. The Queen, D of E and PoW and Camilla were all there!Date: 4/2/2008 10:51:07 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Have all the Royals been in seclusion the last couple of weeks? I have missed seeing their latest attire from their various social events!
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