The Queen’s Ruby Brooches
Grima Ruby Brooch - A modern piece designed by jeweler Andrew Grima, with a large center carved ruby and 7 smaller rubies with free-form gold and diamonds. t was given to the Queen by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1966.
Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby Brooch - This brooch has been re-designed after Victoria died and left them to The Crown. The original likely had opal surrounding the center rubies, thought to have been purchased in 1854 from Garrard. Queen Alexandria replaced the opals with diamonds.
Ruby and Gold Flower Brooch - Possibility might be the brooch which was a gift from the Principality of Monaco, described as a "gold brooch set with diamonds and rubies in a trellised floral design" (Her Majesty’s Jewel Vault)
Queen Mother’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Clip - By Cartier, there are 2 of these clips in mirror images. Each with 2 flowers in rubies, one with a diamond center stone, and diamond encrusted leaves.
