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Royal Style: A Double Breasted Safari Suit? We need to discuss...

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Maireas · 16/11/2025 16:10

Hello style mavens, let's continue the chat...

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NewAgeNewMe · 08/12/2025 21:00

CurlewKate · 08/12/2025 20:48

Yes-it’s an engagement ring. It’s very lovely-a bit too big for my taste though -good thing it’s not me that’s going to wear it!! I’ve sent her some tiara pictures…..

how lovely! ❤️❤️

SqueakyDinosaur · 08/12/2025 21:08

Congratulations to your daughter, @CurlewKate !

Maireas · 08/12/2025 21:18

Mazeltov to @CurlewKate jnr! 🎉

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justasking111 · 08/12/2025 21:33

SqueakyDinosaur · 08/12/2025 20:52

That's the Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara. That front stone is SO out of proportion, it's just really ugly and slabby.

Thanks. Never noticed it from that angle. The stone is too big. Haven't seen Camilla wear it. But someone has imagined Catherine wearing it.

Royal Style: A Double Breasted Safari Suit? We need to discuss...
justasking111 · 08/12/2025 21:34

Congratulations on the engagement. It's a beautiful stone to choose.

eggandonion · 08/12/2025 21:50

Really unusual ring. Such a pretty stone. When is the wedding? 😀

Choux · 08/12/2025 21:50

SqueakyDinosaur · 08/12/2025 20:52

That's the Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara. That front stone is SO out of proportion, it's just really ugly and slabby.

Slabby stone or not, I wouldn’t say no to trying it on!

Eaumyword · 09/12/2025 07:23

I do love aquamarine! Gorgeous ring @CurlewKate - congratulations to your dd!
And @Choux I'll join the queue to try on and steal too!! I think it's a beautiful tiara, but I do like big prints/big jewellery.

gingercat02 · 09/12/2025 07:28

What a beautiful ring, lovely news @CurlewKate
I always loved Diana's aquamarine ring. I think Meghan has it now.
All you jewellery sleuths must be able to find a wedding tiara to complement the ring.

Sidebeforeself · 09/12/2025 08:08

@CurlewKate Lovely news and gorgeous ring! When it comes to choosing her dress please steer your daughter away from anything double breasted! 😁

eggandonion · 09/12/2025 08:35

Dressing the wedding party will be an excellent sub thread when the royals go quiet.
They should do a big group photo at the Christmas lunch.

deeahgwitch · 09/12/2025 09:06

Congratulations to CurlewKate’s daughter on her engagement.
What a lovely ring.
Wishing her every happiness.

Rosamutabilis · 09/12/2025 09:18

SqueakyDinosaur · 08/12/2025 17:40

Apologies if this has already been posted, but the V&A is displaying royal jewellery owned by the Japan-based Albion Art Institute: it's only there for 4 months according to this, so hurry along!

https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/12/08/albion-jewels-at-the-victoria-albert-museum/

Thank you for posting this. I'm off to the V&A tomorrow to visit the Marie Antoinette exhibition and will visit this too if I have time.

CurlewKate · 09/12/2025 09:20

She and I both thank you for your lovely good wishes! For those of you who haven’t done this yet- being the mother of a prospective bride appears to be a full time job even when the wedding is a year away…even if you don’t factor in stealing a tiara!🤣

Maireas · 09/12/2025 09:21

Rope us in, @CurlewKate - we can be aunties to the bride 😊!

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smilesy · 09/12/2025 09:29

Maireas · 09/12/2025 09:21

Rope us in, @CurlewKate - we can be aunties to the bride 😊!

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And we can wear our tiaras! My birthstone is aquamarine, so if @CurlewKatejunior tires of her ring and gets a new one in the future….. 😆😆😆

SqueakyDinosaur · 09/12/2025 09:34

Rosamutabilis · 09/12/2025 09:18

Thank you for posting this. I'm off to the V&A tomorrow to visit the Marie Antoinette exhibition and will visit this too if I have time.

It's in Room 91 according to the website.

Rosamutabilis · 09/12/2025 09:40

SqueakyDinosaur · 09/12/2025 09:34

It's in Room 91 according to the website.

Yes I just had a look at the website to check, I really hope I can fit in at least a brief look, there are some beautiful pieces.
Have you seen these exhibits?

SqueakyDinosaur · 09/12/2025 09:49

Not yet but I live in West London and am a V&A member, so I'll pop in on my next S Ken foray!

MrsLeonFarrell · 09/12/2025 11:59

CurlewKate · 08/12/2025 19:51

My dd has just acquired an aquamarine ring-I’m sure the RF could spare her a tiara!

What a beautiful ring.

BasiliskStare · 09/12/2025 12:48

CurlewKate · 09/12/2025 09:20

She and I both thank you for your lovely good wishes! For those of you who haven’t done this yet- being the mother of a prospective bride appears to be a full time job even when the wedding is a year away…even if you don’t factor in stealing a tiara!🤣

Sadly I don't have a daughter , so am prepared to selflessly give up my time and watch your back , hold your watch , keep lookout etc whilst you borrow a tiara . I don't think Mother of the Groom , as and when , if , I get to that point , involves tiara snaffling , so I have a spare window in my agenda 😂

But many congratulations and again , fabulous ring, genuinely I love it.

BasiliskStare · 09/12/2025 15:21

Oh and @CurlewKate - not sure if this one was on your list - sadly it has been sold. However , I think it is a tasteful tiara ( or is the whole point of them they are bling 😁) . Anyway do what Margaret or the QM did and hi thee to Asprey's or Cartier and get one made up. I think it would go beautifully with the ring & also stop you getting arrested for tiara snaffling , with me as a willing accomplice.

I do realise I am getting too invested in Curlew Junior's jewellery. But lovely jewellery is always lovely jewellery even if one takes only vicarious pleasure

https://www.susannahlovis.com/antique-jewellery/tiara/art-deco-aquamarine-and-diamond-convertible-tiara-necklace/?srsltid=AfmBOopc44PkTpDmx8nfNbw17u-N5KUV0KLyzmcCQIfAkbBcOxDoYLPS

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace

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Maireas · 09/12/2025 15:32

That's a very pretty tiara, @BasiliskStare , perfect for a wedding!

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BasiliskStare · 09/12/2025 16:18

@Maireas I think it is very very pretty and also so versatile! If only 1) I had known it was up for sale 2) I had £75,000 and 3) I had Curlew's daughter's ring.

Apart from that I'm grand 😂

Maireas · 09/12/2025 16:20

BasiliskStare · 09/12/2025 16:18

@Maireas I think it is very very pretty and also so versatile! If only 1) I had known it was up for sale 2) I had £75,000 and 3) I had Curlew's daughter's ring.

Apart from that I'm grand 😂

Quite! 😊

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