Queen wears brooch designed by Saskatchewan jeweller, Hillberg & Berk

TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2014 /CNW/ - On Sunday, February 2, 2014, Her Majesty wore a one-of-a-kind brooch designed by Canadian jeweller, Hillberg & Berk.

The contemporary floral design is set in 18K white gold and features Madagascar tourmaline, a white freshwater pearl and 300 diamonds.

Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield presented the brooch to Her Majesty last October at Buckingham Palace.

The brooch is valued at $15,000 CAN.

Image with caption: "Queen Elizabeth II wears brooch designed by Canadian jeweller, Hillberg & Berk while attending Sunday service on February 2, 2014 in England. Saskatchewan Lieutenant-Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield presented her Majesty with the tourmaline, diamond and freshwater pearl brooch last October. (Getty Images) (CNW Group/Hillberg & Berk)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140204_C7285_PHOTO_EN_36205.jpg

SOURCE: Hillberg & Berk

For interviews with designer, Rachel Mielke or hi-res images, contact [email protected], 416-928-1978.