Posted by Singa on January 17, 2012, 12:42 pm, in reply to "Greek diamond tiara"
I have a question concerning the diameter of the tiara. Could it be that Queen Friederike had a wire base added to the piece? I am asking because the neighbouring Glittering Royal Events Message Board sports a banner that shows her and two other Greek Queens with this gorgeous tiara. If you look at the middle picture the tiara is worn in the 20ies style on the forehead. No base visible! If Q Friederike had a base added the tiara might have lost its flexibility. Could this be the reason why older photos show coronet and more open versions that don't seem possible today?