I've been wondering if the additional diamonds are her engagement earrings which were emerald-cut diamonds. She hasn't worn those in quite awhile.
Perhaps the new ring reflects her family now: Frederik as the center stone and then all her children - 2 rubies for the girls and 2 diamonds for the boys. This is just my wishful thinking/spoeculation, of course.
-Ayvee
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