Queen Camilla was a beacon of radiance as she stepped wearing a sparkling brooch that featured precious gemstones today.
On Thursday (February 6) the wife of King Charles spent the morning opening a new purpose-built Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter.
The 77-year-old Royal was also given the opportunity to tour the new facilities at the brand-new centre, which includes Forensic Medical Examination (FME) suites and clinical rooms.
Camilla has a long-term interest in supporting victims of sexual assault and stands as an ally. She teamed up with several big brands and championed the idea of washbags for those attacked.
For the engagement the Queen wore a woollen moss green coat by Anna Valentine. It comes as no surprise that the Queen has donned a variety of garments from the atelier as they “curate capsules of couture and ready to wear clothing”.
Meanwhile, she accessorised with a stunning bee brooch which is estimated to be worth around £12,000. If you would like to recreate Camilla’s show-stopping look by adding an element of glamour to your jacket then take a look at the affordable designs we have hand-picked.
The Black Pearl Honeybee Pendant And Brooch by Wolf and Badger is £45 and you can buy it here now – this is a fraction of what Camilla paid.
The exceptional piece of jewellery is versatile as it not only can be pinned to your garment but also turns into a pendant necklace.
Meanwhile, it strikes a very similar resemblance to Camilla’s as it is set in a gold encasement and has a standout gemstone detail along the wing.
Steven Stone Jeweller said about Camilla’s glittering brooch: “Queen Camilla’s brooch is in the shape of a large bee, with cabochon ruby eyes, yellow gold legs and diamond encrusted wings. Its abdomen is comprised of diamonds set in yellow gold.”
They added: “Though the brooche origin is unknown, it bears resemblance to one of Queen Alexandra’s, which she received from the Ladies of Blackburn in 1888.”
However, if you are looking for a design that is almost identical to Camilla’s which features traditional hues then head over to Apsinal of London – The Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Enamel Bee Brooch is £175 and you can buy it here.
Aspinal of London has a long-standing relationship with the Royal Family and Queen Camilla is a fan of their handbags after possessing over seven different designs by them.
However, if you are after a budget-friendly brooch then the Signature Silver CZ Pearl design by John Creed is exactly what you are after.
This sits on a small pin and is described as: “Beautifully crafted, this exquisite piece features a lustrous pearl at its centre, encircled by sparkling cubic zirconia that mimics the intricate detail of a bee’s wings and body.”
Buy it now by clicking on this link here.
