I read James Pope's biography on Queen Mary and I like the Duchess of Teck. How did the Tecks aquire such fine pieces of jewels while still strapped for cash all the time? Are there any books written about Queen Alexandra?
--Previous Message-- : From what Roberts says, I think the Teck : crescents tiara can be dismantled. Probably : it was cleaned before Queen Elizabeth took : it to Canada, and put back together the : opposite way. The added diamond rivieres : had also been removed from the base, and the : tiara no longer looked like a coronet. : While it was at the jewelers, it must have : been stretched out onto a wider base. : : Yes, this book is about diamond jewels now : in the Queen's collection. I'm just wishing : for one that traces tiaras and major jewels : like the Teck hoops necklace through the : families. : : The pendant/brooch worn by Princess Mary : Adelaide in your third picture has a lovely : history. The Queen wears it now and then. : : Edit: We were typing at the same time. Yes, : I think that is the Duchess of Cambridge : brooch. : :