Haven't been on the board in a long time but I must say, in my own, private opinion, no tiara should ever be worn with hair down!!!! An up-do provides background for the piece but also ample fastening place (hidden) for the tiara.
--Previous Message-- : I personally do not think that tiara is big on : Maxima...look how perfectly it was placed : the 1st time she wore. : : : the 2nd time around its not secured as : properly as it was done the first time...It : almost looks like it was rushed...meaning : how her hair is styled and how sloppy tiara : sits on her hair. : : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : The tiara may well be too big for her; : Remember the discussion on the ruby tiara of : queen Ingrid. : : --Previous Message-- : I wish Princess Maxima didn't have the : diadem : pushed back so far on her head as she did. : It looked a bit like an afterthought. : : : :