British Crown of India Emerald Crystal - Clip On Earrings Gold toned In 1893 a committee was

In 1893 a committee was formed by Lady Greville to raise money from the Girls of Great Britain & Northern Ireland to buy a wedding present for the then Princess Mary of Teck - later to become Queen Mary

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attended the Delhi Durbar in 1911

and in 1947 she gave it to Princess Elizabeth (Later to become Queen Elizabeth II) as a wedding gift

British Crown of India Emerald Crystal - Clip On Earrings Gold toned In 1893 a committee wasMade when George V, as Emperor of India, attended the Delhi Durbar in 1911, this is based on the large emerald at the front of the crown. Original in the Jewel House.