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so_sofya1985 said:
What is this? I presume you sourced it all separately? What year production is this? These feel like museum pieces.... speechless
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This is from the Hawaii collection. Originally it was produced in 1938. The first was a commission by the Duke for the Duchess of Windsor in citrine, sapphire and rubies. Hers was 8" tall! Here's an article about the piece. https://worldofwallis.com/2020/03/27/the-windsor-collection-the-magic-of-brooches-part-two/. The pieces that went into production were much smaller. They're around.
This is the second iteration--I believe it was produced about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, it's now discontinued. They were available in various stones--these are amethyst and pink sapphire. I've also seen them in Citrine and blue sapphire.
I bought the large brooch first, then trolled the internet for the matching earrings. The small pin/pendant was a bonus!
I've learned the hard way--buy the set! And buy it before it's discontinued!

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Happyish said:
This is from the Hawaii collection. Originally it was produced in 1938. The first was a commission by the Duke for the Duchess of Windsor in citrine, sapphire and rubies. Hers was 8" tall! Here's an article about the piece. https://worldofwallis.com/2020/03/27/the-windsor-collection-the-magic-of-brooches-part-two/. The pieces that went into production were much smaller. They're around.
This is the second iteration--I believe it was produced about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, it's now discontinued. They were available in various stones--these are amethyst and pink sapphire. I've also seen them in Citrine and blue sapphire.
I bought the large brooch first, then trolled the internet for the matching earrings. The small pin/pendant was a bonus!
I've learned the hard way--buy the set! And buy it before it's discontinued!

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Mind blowing: hers and yours
 
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Happyish said:
This is from the Hawaii collection. Originally it was produced in 1938. The first was a commission by the Duke for the Duchess of Windsor in citrine, sapphire and rubies. Hers was 8" tall! Here's an article about the piece. https://worldofwallis.com/2020/03/27/the-windsor-collection-the-magic-of-brooches-part-two/. The pieces that went into production were much smaller. They're around.
This is the second iteration--I believe it was produced about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, it's now discontinued. They were available in various stones--these are amethyst and pink sapphire. I've also seen them in Citrine and blue sapphire.
I bought the large brooch first, then trolled the internet for the matching earrings. The small pin/pendant was a bonus!
I've learned the hard way--buy the set! And buy it before it's discontinued!

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Thank you for sharing!! very special set!
 
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Happyish said:
This is from the Hawaii collection. Originally it was produced in 1938. The first was a commission by the Duke for the Duchess of Windsor in citrine, sapphire and rubies. Hers was 8" tall! Here's an article about the piece. https://worldofwallis.com/2020/03/27/the-windsor-collection-the-magic-of-brooches-part-two/. The pieces that went into production were much smaller. They're around.
This is the second iteration--I believe it was produced about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, it's now discontinued. They were available in various stones--these are amethyst and pink sapphire. I've also seen them in Citrine and blue sapphire.
I bought the large brooch first, then trolled the internet for the matching earrings. The small pin/pendant was a bonus!
I've learned the hard way--buy the set! And buy it before it's discontinued!

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So gorgeous! Pieces of history! I am so happy for you! :biggrin:
I love your posts and Feel as though I learn so much! Thnak you!
 
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Happyish said:
This is from the Hawaii collection. Originally it was produced in 1938. The first was a commission by the Duke for the Duchess of Windsor in citrine, sapphire and rubies. Hers was 8" tall! Here's an article about the piece. https://worldofwallis.com/2020/03/27/the-windsor-collection-the-magic-of-brooches-part-two/. The pieces that went into production were much smaller. They're around.
This is the second iteration--I believe it was produced about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, it's now discontinued. They were available in various stones--these are amethyst and pink sapphire. I've also seen them in Citrine and blue sapphire.
I bought the large brooch first, then trolled the internet for the matching earrings. The small pin/pendant was a bonus!
I've learned the hard way--buy the set! And buy it before it's discontinued!

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You have so many beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing this story.
 
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