UAE: This is what late Ruler of Dubai gifted Queen Elizabeth 40 years ago

Buckingham Palace has released some stunning photos of jewellery gifted by the late Ruler of Dubai on its Instagram account.

Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912-1990) presented the gift, an elaborate jewellery-set consisting of sapphires and diamonds set in gold, to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in 1979.

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In 1979 Sheikh Rashid of Dubai gave The Queen this magnificent set of sapphires. It is made by Asprey’s London and consists of diamonds and sapphires set in gold. Her Majesty was said to have “exclaimed in amazement” when she first laid eyes on the set. The original demi parure consisted of a necklace, earrings, and a brooch or ring. The Queen later had the set modified by converting the earrings and brooch into a bracelet and shortening the necklace by two hoops and converting those hoops into new earrings.

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Her Majesty was said to have ‘exclaimed in amazement’ when she first laid eyes on the set.

A photo of the queen receiving a gold statue in the shape of a camel and two palm trees was also posted on its Instagram account.

The jewellery pieces worn by the queen for a number of social functions include a necklace, earrings and a brooch, which were all made by Asprey’s London.

The original demi parure consisted of a necklace, earrings, and a brooch or ring.

The Queen later had the set modified by converting the earrings and brooch into a bracelet and shortening the necklace by two hoops and converting those hoops into new earrings.

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