It's definitely not the same tiara. Princess Alexandra of Kent's tiara was first made around the time of her wedding in the early 1960s, using some diamond flowers in her possession to create a new tiara around them. The turquoises in the tiara can be replaced by pearls as well as sapphires.
...so your eyes are NOT getting that old, CarlaW.
--Previous Message-- : Are you sure? I looked back and forth at both : pictures and they don't look the same. The : original one almost looks as if it has : laurel leaves....maybe I am mistaken...my : eyes ARE getting old! : : --Previous Message-- : Yes - it is worn by the Princess Alexandra. : Take a look at these three views: : : : : This one with turquoises added. : : : : It is a substantial and very lovely tiara. : : : : : : :