Royal Jewels

bludiva · Jun 24, 2019

Could it be a stand in / temp ring? Would be surprised someone so high profile would reset ...i like the original better too

westjenn · Jun 24, 2019

@bludiva I didn't think about the idea of a stand in ring. But all of the reports are saying it's a reset. I guess I'm surprised that she had it reset? If she likes it better though, great!

Daisys and Diamonds · Jun 24, 2019

westjenn said:
TBH I dislike the reset... I much preferred her original simple yellow gold setting.

i just saw a story online in the sun about it
nothing too controversial
i too liked it better before
when they anounced their engagment Harry said he choose gold to match her other rings
i think the band looks too flimsy* and too fine in comparison to the size of the diamonds. and the 3 stone setting didn't need further embellishment...

*(i guess she's insured)
just imangine the outrage if she lost those 2 side diamonds that belonged to Princess Diana

Daisys and Diamonds · Jun 24, 2019

bludiva said:
Could it be a stand in / temp ring? Would be surprised someone so high profile would reset ...i like the original better too

do you think its a knock off then ?

why can i never find the smilies when i need them ?

why not just get it resized if it doesn't fit
my mother had her rings sized one way or the other throughout her lifetime always by a reputable jewler and never had a problem

its not like Megs would trust the ring to some shonky jewller that would send it out to be worked on
i bet the BRF have a jewler either based in house (palace) or on call

bludiva · Jun 24, 2019

Daisys and Diamonds said:
do you think its a knock off then ?

why can i never find the smilies when i need them ?

why not just get it resized if it doesn't fit
my mother had her rings sized one way or the other throughout her lifetime always by a reputable jewler and never had a problem

its not like Megs would trust the ring to some shonky jewller that would send it out to be worked on
i bet the BRF have a jewler either based in house (palace) or on call

It's weird to me that a stand in wouldn't be an exact replica either come to think about it. I just find it strange she would mess with the ring knowing how much it is photographed and scrutinized.

Daisys and Diamonds · Jun 25, 2019

bludiva said:
It's weird to me that a stand in wouldn't be an exact replica either come to think about it. I just find it strange she would mess with the ring knowing how much it is photographed and scrutinized.

i would have thought the jewler would have pointed that out to her
and its not like very good replicas won't be out there
i mean the rich and famouse often had fakes made of their spectacular pieces
poor she seems to be learning everything the hard way
why doesn't she just wear the beautiful Aqua of Dinana's she got for her wedding ???
an aqua mind not be as hard as a diamond but didn't Di buy it to wear instead of her ER
sigh
still ill give her a bit more time so long as she is making Prince Harry happy and she is respectful to all present and future Queens plus Prince Charles

Rad_Fan · Jun 25, 2019

Mary in Paris

Rad_Fan · Jun 25, 2019

At the state visit from South Korea

Daisys and Diamonds · Jun 25, 2019

So im going off on a tangent and my apologies if this has been discused before but im watchinh this thing on tv about Katherine of Aragon and something struck me about a similarity with our modern day Catherine

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westjenn · Jun 25, 2019

Daisys and Diamonds said:
So im going off on a tangent and my apologies if this has been discused before but im watchinh this thing on tv about Katherine of Aragon and something struck me about a similarity with our modern day Catherine

Interesting observation! Keep them coming

Daisys and Diamonds · Jun 25, 2019

westjenn said:
Interesting observation! Keep them coming

thanks westjenn
i must say i do rather like the head band look on Kate

westjenn · Jun 25, 2019

Daisys and Diamonds said:
thanks westjenn
i must say i do rather like the head band look on Kate

Yes, it is such a good look on her!

westjenn · Jun 25, 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge today wearing gold leaf earrings, not sure of the designer.

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westjenn · Jun 25, 2019

Here are some photos showing the Duchess wearing Princess Diana's jewels.
These are the Collingswood pearl earrings, given to Diana as a wedding gift.

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A 4 strand pearl necklace made for Queen Elizabeth worn by all 3 Royals.

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A 3 strand pearl bracelet designed by Nigel Milne in 1988:

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westjenn · Jun 25, 2019

Queen Alexandra's wedding necklace worn by not only the Queen Mother, but the Duchess of Cambridge.

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westjenn · Jun 25, 2019

If this has been posted before, forgive me! But I just saw this and am mesmerized. The Boucheron Ruby & Diamond necklace gifted to Queen Elizabeth by her parents to celebrate her wedding to Prince Philip.

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Daisys and Diamonds · Jun 25, 2019

westjenn said:
Queen Alexandra's wedding necklace worn by not only the Queen Mother, but the Duchess of Cambridge.

Queen Alexandra is one of my favourites and i love that necklase
i wish stomachers (not sure if that's the correct spelling) would come back in.but i guess alot have been broken up
ive seen The Queen wear one once - maybe at a private celebration jubilee dinner attended by lots of other European royals

Rad_Fan · Jun 26, 2019

Queen Mathilde, is that a sapphire ring?, & Princess Elisabeth in Kenya

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Rad_Fan · Jun 26, 2019

At the opening of the Norfolk County Show

Sophie's earrings remind me of the pair on Charlene.

LinSF · Jun 28, 2019

westjenn said:
Here’s another comparison of old and new

I think it's sad that Meghan felt the need to modify her engagement ring. Her ring is a cultural icon, and Harry designed it very specifically. The new ring has few of the original attributes he mentioned, it shouldn't have been altered IMO. If she wanted another ring she should have commissioned a new one!

It's a little different than PSers changing their ring settings... this ring sort of belongs to the people (figuratively, and I could argue somewhat literally as well!).

westjenn · Jun 28, 2019

LinSF said:
I think it's sad that Meghan felt the need to modify her engagement ring. Her ring is a cultural icon, and Harry designed it very specifically. The new ring has few of the original attributes he mentioned, it shouldn't have been altered IMO. If she wanted another ring she should have commissioned a new one!

It's a little different than PSers changing their ring settings... this ring sort of belongs to the people (figuratively, and I could argue somewhat literally as well!).

It made me sad too! Ultimately it was her/his decision but I don't think we've ever seen a Royal change their setting. Perhaps this is more of an American thing? I miss her old (Yet, not that old!!) Yellow gold setting!! Oh well.. IMO it now looks very common and trendy.