Ms. Bedell Smith has a presence on Facebook, in connection with that book as I recall, and posts somewhat frequently. Sorry I am unable to look it up at the moment. She's a very accommodating author and I bet would answer your question.
--Previous Message-- : I am reading Sally Bedell-Smith's jubilee : biography of Queen Elizabeth. She has just : described how her Majesty likes to use her : tool kit to change the stones on her tiara. : I assume she means the Vladimir circles : tiara and changing the emeralds and pearls. : : Does anyone know that this is true ? :