Queen Elizabeth’s Yellow Diamond Brooch Graces Exhibit
January 17th, 2015 by Noam Flint
A sparkling brooch can instantly add glamour and elegance to any look, and the queen of England is known for her appreciation of the luxurious accessory.
She is often photographed wearing a beautiful pin that brings out key elements of her outfit. During a world tour in 1954, the queen received a very special brooch as a gift from the Australian government, and it is now making its way back to the country to be on display at a museum.
About the Brooch
As a way of honoring the first reigning sovereign who visited the country, the Australian government worked with a local jeweler to decide on a unique piece of jewelry to present to the queen.
They selected a piece that brought together a cluster of white and yellow diamonds in the shape of a wattle, which is Australia’s national flower. Made up of 150 diamonds, the design also features tea tree blossoms to create a shiny bouquet and provide some contrast with the wattle flowers.
The queen wore the brooch throughout her world tour, and has been seen wearing it over the years as the perfect way to accessorize her outfits of all shades. The colored gems warm up her pale yellow outfits and provide an interesting contrast with her bold blue and green suits.
The brooch is finding its way back to Australia for the next several months, where it will be on display at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum. Through April 2015, it will be a part of the “A Fine Possession: Jewelry and Identity” exhibit that will educate viewers about the historical significance of the gift.
Other Jewels
The wattle brooch is just one of many luxurious pieces of jewelry that the queen is seen wearing. She enjoys the high end accessories so much that there have been countless photos of her wearing her most beloved jewels, including the famous pink diamond brooch that has made history. The Williamson Jonquil brooch was named after the late John Thorburn Williamson, a Canadian geologist and royalist who owned the mine in which the pink diamond was found. The gem is considered one of the finest pink diamonds to ever exist, and sits in the center of five white diamond encrusted flower petals.
These colorful brooches join a large collection gathered by royalty. Colored diamonds are often used in accent pieces like these, and they leave a lasting impression on those who witness their beauty.
Which color diamond brooch would you prefer…? The pink or yellow?
