The Princess Margaret Turquoise Parure
As a baby, Princess Margaret was given a string of turquoise and pearl beads. In August 1951, upon her 21st birthday, Princess Margaret was given the antique parure of Persian turquoises set in diamonds. The parure had been given to her mother upon her marriage in 1923 to the Duke of York, later George VI. This parure consisted of a long necklace with a number of graduated pendant drops, matching pendant earrings, hair ornaments, a large square brooch, and a high oval tiara. A bow brooch and ring were added to the set.
The string of turquoise and pearl beads given to Margaret at birth were eventually given to her daughter, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones.
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