This Indian turquoise and pearl necklace was the wedding present from her younger brother and his wife, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught.
Princess Beatrice was, before her marriage, the possessor of a great deal of rare and beautiful lace and among other treasures the magnificent lace that Catharine of Aragon brought with her when she first came to England as a bride.
Above, the princess attends a costume-ball. She is wearing some pearls, pearl strings, pearl tassel, pearl-necklace, pearl-choker and a large pear-shaped pearl. Gems and pearls are also on the bodice.
