I read your comments with interest and great joy. Now the Vladimir. I have wondered, that we often see emerald drops but seldom, if ever, see safire or ruby drops. Is it simply because they are just not as beautifull as emeralds in that shape or is there a reason for that ? I think I recall a french safire parure ( Queen Hortense ) where the earings are pairshaped, but faceted ( is that a word ? ). But not sure. Would be glad to hear your thoughts :o)
--Previous Message-- : I have always wondered about the emeralds in : their hanging state. Emerald are so fragile : and it would be bad for them clanging : arounds as the Queen moves. Not to mention : noisy.....remember Diana with the Lovers' : Know Tiara and her complaints. I wonder the : same for Queen Anne-Marie and her emerald : drops she places in various formations round : her neck. :