These brooch votes are only going to get tougher and tougher…!

The Cullinan III and IV Brooch vs. The Cambridge Emerald Cluster Brooch

The Cullinan III and IV Brooch

The Queen inherited this spectacular diamond brooch from her grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1953. The diamonds were part of the grand Cullinan stone given to King Edward VII in 1907, and the brooch was constructed by Carrington in 1911. Because the original stone was cut by a Dutch jeweler, the Queen often chooses this for occasions related to the Netherlands, including the Dutch state banquet in 2018. She also wears it for the grandest of her daytime outings, like the 2012 service of thanksgiving to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.

The Cambridge Emerald Cluster Brooch

This classic brooch comes from the Cambridge emerald suite. The piece features a round cabochon emerald set in a double cluster of diamonds, with one of the emerald drops from the suite suspended as a pendant. The jewel can be worn with or without the pendant, and in recent years, the Queen has often chosen to wear the cluster portion alone.

More brooches coming your way this afternoon!

The results for your Week Seven votes are in!

The Williamson Pink Diamond Brooch vs. The Brazilian Aquamarine Brooch

This contest paired up two vibrant colored gems! While the Brazilian Aquamarine Brooch pulled in 38.16% of the vote, the Williamson Pink Diamond Brooch won with 61.84%.

The Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch vs. Queen Elizabeth II’s Aquamarine Clips

These votes are getting so tough and so close! The Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch prevailed with 52.36% of your votes, but 47.64% of you cheered hard for Queen Elizabeth II’s Aquamarine Clips.

Queen Adelaide’s Brooch vs. The Cullinan V Brooch

In the battle between two heirlooms, the younger contestant triumphed! Queen Adelaide’s Brooch was chosen by 22.67% of you, but the Cullinan V Brooch prevailed with 77.33% of the vote.

Queen Mary’s Russian Brooch vs. The Jardine Star Brooch

This was another nail-biter! The Jardine Star Brooch ultimately won the day with 56.72% of your votes, though Queen Mary’s Russian Brooch claimed 43.28% of the vote.

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Pearl Pendant Brooch vs. The Cullinan VI and VIII Brooch

Talk about a stunning upset — a number one seed has fallen! While the Duchess of Cambridge’s Pearl Pendant brooch was selected by 35.25% of voters, the Cullinan VI and VIII Brooch ran away with a surprise victory, claiming 64.75% of the vote.

The Queen Mother’s Palm Leaf Brooch vs. The Kent Amethyst Brooch

This contest paired up a Cartier diamond bauble with an heirloom amethyst brooch. The Kent Amethyst Brooch pulled out a win, nabbing 69.49% of the vote to the Queen Mother’s Palm Leaf Brooch’s 30.51%.

The Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch vs. The Pearl Triangle Brooch

The snowflake survives again! The Cinderella of the tournament, the Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch, defeated the Pearl Triangle Brooch, bringing in 61.8% of the vote to the Triangle’s 38.2%.

Queen Mary’s Richmond Brooch vs. The Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch

In one final close contest for the week, the Romanov jewel was victorious. While Queen Mary’s Richmond Brooch was favored by 43.39% of voters, 56.61% of you chose the Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch.

That’s the end of our second round of the Tournament of Brooches! The Sweet Sixteen round begins bright and early tomorrow…