Posted by Martina on October 24, 2012, 4:34 am, in reply to "Comparisons"
That's a good observation. I believe you are right.
--Previous Message-- : --Previous Message-- : I have a question about this tiara. The : tiara : can be worn in 2 versions by taking away the : central upright element. : : But are there extra elements, in a vault : perhaps, to put on the empty place on the : frame when the second version of the tiara : is worn? : : : It appears that the two side sections which : each contain 5 pearls are removed and put on : another frame which has what resembles a : diamond exclamation point(!) that is topped : by a larger pearl which is likely from the : original's center motif. : : : : Although the Queen's head is at a slightly : different angle, you can see that in its : smaller version the tiara isn't as long : judging by the distance the original goes : past HM's ear. : :