Queen Elizabeth's pearls...

[GliderPoss]

Ok I do realise this is probably a really silly question but are they ALL real, natural pearls as in NOT cultivated in any way? I was looking at some of her multiple strands and they all look slightly different shades & shapes - not so uniformly round as cultivated ones so I'm assuming they aren't correct? Obviously some of her older strands handed down would date prior to pearl farming too....

 

[icy_jade]

I can't recall where I read from but the common belief is that they are naturals. Given that no one expects the Queen to give a detailed description of her collection, its mostly guesses from the various blog and news writers that I've read. Not sure if there is a book on the royal collection? If so, then it may contain more definitive information re: her pearls.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Did you know there is a thread on Royal Jewels on the other forum? Many very savvy posters there who know about the Royals' Jewels!! Maybe they can help with your question.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/royal-jewels.73838/

cheers--Sharon

 

[GliderPoss]

Thanks Sharon, I didn't know but will head over & check it out now.