Princess Anne attended the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s Spring Conference in London earlier this afternoon, where she gave a speech.
Looking smart in a skirt and navy blazer, the Princess Royal accessorised with a gold brooch in the shape of a seahorse – and it oozes with symbolism.
Taking a close look at the piece, fine jewellery experts at UK retailer Steven Stone have revealed everything you need to know.
Princess Anne received hundreds of gifts when she married her first husband Captain Mark Phillips in 1973, including an 18ct gold brooch in the shape of a seahorse from the Fishmongers – the 4th of the medieval guilds of London.
The seahorses eye and fin are made of cabochon ruby, while the centre of its body is set with a line of brilliant cut diamonds.
Seahorses are a symbol of good luck, strength and power – making the brooch a fitting choice for the Princess Royal, who was delivering a speech at the conference.
This is the second day in a row that Princess Anne has worn a brooch associated with strength, which is particularly interesting amid the tensions ahead of King Charles III’s coronation. Yesterday she wore her Scout Reef Knot Brooch – symbolising the strength of the unity of the World Scout Movement, the brooch perfectly encapsulates the Princess Royal’s strong character.
“Princess Anne received hundreds of gifts when she married her first husband Captain Mark Phillips in 1973, including a brooch in the shape of a seahorse from the Fishmongers – the 4th of the medieval guilds of London.
Made of 18ct gold, the brooch is an incredibly interesting piece. The seahorses eye and fin are made of cabochon ruby, while the centre of its body is set with a line of brilliant cut diamonds.
Seahorses are a symbol of good luck, strength and power – making the brooch a fitting choice for the Princess Royal, who delivered a speech at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s Spring Conference today.
I’d estimate Princess Anne’s Seahorse brooch to be worth £16,000 ($20,000).”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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