Focus on... Kent Jewels: Wild Pansy Brooch

On the occasion of Prince Michael’s birth (or Princess Alexandra – there are conflicting reports), the Duke of Kent gave his wife a present of a lovely brooch.

Princess Michael of Kent wearing the Wild Pansy Brooch in a necklace

The Cartier brooch is in the form of wild pansy, or viola tricolour, and is embellished with sapphires, emeralds and black pearls.

Princess Marina wearing the brooch for Prince Michael's christening

Princess Marina wore this brooch for the christening of her youngest child, Prince Michael. Perhaps for that reason, she left it to him in her will. 

Princess Michael wearing the Wild Pansy as a brooch (left) and in yet another necklace (right)

Princess Marina has worn the brooch extensively, although usually as centrepiece of various multi-stone and coloured necklaces.

It's an interesting brooch but somehow I would expect a bit more of a piece that contains emeralds, sapphires, and black pearls. 

If you are interested in Kent Jewels, you are in luck because we have been covering Kent Jewels the whole week. Why not check out the list of Kent Jewels already covered here (scroll to the end of the post)?