The necklace was a gift from King Khalid in 1979.   In February 1982, the Queen wore the Khalid necklace to the premiere of the film Absence of Malice.  The necklace is made of diamonds set in platinum, the fringe necklace features 20 pear-shaped diamond pendants radiating out from the central band of diamonds. On more than one occasion, the Queen has paired the necklace with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara and her modern diamond chandelier earrings.

Item No:  700-017