Jewel of the Day - April 10: Queen wears the White and Pink Gold Brooch

The Queen honoured several notable British men and woman at an investiture today at the Windsor Castle. During the ceremony, she wore one of her rarely worn flower brooches. You can read the little information available on the brooch here – The Queen’s White and Rose Gold Flower Brooch.

The Queen giving Kate Bush her CBE for services to Music: Her Majesty is wearing the White and Pink Gold Flower Brooch

During the investiture, representatives of various areas of British society were honoured, from Olympic medallists to singers. Among the big non-sports related names was Kate Bush who received CBE for services to Music. 

Jewel of the Day - April 4: Queen Elizabeth wears Pink Sapphire Brooch

The Queen donned one of her rarely-seen brooches, the Pink Sapphire brooch, for a visit to Mars Chocolate Factory today. The brooch is composed of a pink stone in a diamond frame, surrounded by large round diamonds with small brilliants between them. More on the brooch here - The Queen's Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Brooch. 

Queen Elizabeth wearing the Pink Sapphire Brooch on a visit to Mars factory

Don't forget to check other jewels worn by Queen Elizabeth in 2013 (so far), which includes a handy "Leaderboard" of her brooches! At this point, the Gold Dahlia Brooch is in the lead, although the Pink Sapphire just climbed up to a joint second place. 

A couple of words about the actual visit. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were given a tour of the Mrs Chocolate UK's headquarters in Slough. They were also shown the plant where the Mars bar was first produced and Maltesers was invented. The royal guests learnt about the technology used to turn raw cocoa beans into the finished yummy product.

Jewel of the Day – April 4: Danish Royal Ladies at the State Banquet

The President of Finland, His Excellency Niinisto Vainamo, and Mrs Jenni Elina Haukio paid a state visit to Denmark from 4 to 5 April. The last state visit from Finland to Denmark was in 2001, while the last state visit from Denmark to Finland was back in 1973.

Queen Margrethe, Princess Mary, Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte at the state banquet

On April 4, there was a state dinner in honour of the President and the First Lady, and as usual, the Danish royal ladies dazzled in the jewellery department.

Queen Margrethe wore the Danish Floral Aigrette Tiara together with diamond riviere and earrings.

Crown Princess Mary wore her Wedding Tiara, which personally I prefer to the much more often seen Diamond and Ruby Tiara from the ruby parure. Princess Marie wore her Diamond Floral Tiara – the same one she wore on her wedding day. No surprises there since it’s the only tiara from the royal collection she has the use of (as far as we know, it’s not even hers). Princess Benedikte wore my favourite tiara from her collection - Queen Ingrid's Diamond Stars and Pearls Tiara.

Jewel of the Day - April 4: Lalla Salma wears the Ruby and Diamonds Set

Lalla Salma of Morocco debuted a wonderful ruby demi-parure during a banquet in honour of incoming state visit from France on April 4.

Lalla Salma's wears her Ruby and Diamond Set

The set consists of necklace and the earrings are in a tassel design, although other unseen pieces (such as bracelets and/or rings) may be included as well. More on the set here - Lalla Salma’s Ruby Set.

The official visit to Morocco lasted from April 3 and 4, and was aimed at re-inventing the bilateral partnership between the two countries, and finding new ways to maintain Morocco's status as a "close and vital partner" of France. The countries traditionally enjoy very close relations and are allies on the international scene.

Jewel of the Day - April 4: The Queen wears Boucheron Aquamarine Clips

Queen Elizabeth wore her Boucheron Aquamarine Clips at the reception celebrating the British Film Industry on April 4.

Queen Elizabeth wore the Boucheron Aquamarine Clips today

The clips were an 18th birthday present to Princess Elizabeth from her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) in 1944. They are made of aquamarines and diamonds, and in a typical 1940s design combine baguette, oval and round stones. More about the clips here - The Queen's Boucheron Aquamarine Clips. 

Don't forget to check the other jewels worn by Queen Elizabeth in 2013 (so far), which includes a handy "Leaderboard" of her brooches! At this point, the Gold Dahlia Brooch is in the lead, although the Aquamarine Clips aren't far behind!

Jewel of the Day - March 31: The Queen wears the Jardine Star Brooch

We début our “Jewel of the Day” series with one of the Queen’s most worn brooches as of late. For today’s Sunday Easter Service, the Queen wore the beautiful Jardine Star brooch.

The Jardine Star Brooch is a late-Victorian diamond star brooch, which was gifted to Queen Elizabeth by Lady Jardine in 1981. More on the brooch here - Queen Elizabeth's Jardine Star Brooch.

Don't forget to check the other jewels worn by Queen Elizabeth in 2013 (so far), which includes a handy "Leaderboard" of her brooches! At this point, the Gold Dahlia Brooch is in the lead, although the Jardine Star isn't far behind!

Jewels worn by Queen Elizabeth in 2013 (so far)

Most of the times, the Queen wears the same jewellery with the exception of her trademark brooches, which she does change quite often. Inevitably, that means the main focus will be on the brooches, with occasional surprises during State Banquets and similar events.

Worn at all events unless otherwise mentioned

Queen Mary’s Ladies of Devonshire Earrings
Wedding and Engagement Rings
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace

January 
Amethyst Bouquet Brooch for a Church Service at Sandringham on January 6
Trefoil Brooch for a Church Service at Sandringham on January 13
Delhi Durbar Emerald Brooch for a Church Service at Sandringham on January 20
Jardine Star Brooch for a meeting of the Sandringham Women's Institute on January 24
Grapes Brooch for a Church Service at Sandringham on January 27