Re: Princess Christina of Sweden at Nobel 68 -amethyst tiara worn as necklace Archived Message
Posted by Boris on December 14, 2012, 6:38 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Christina of Sweden at Nobel 68 -amethyst tiara worn as necklace"
Henri, Queen Silvia said herself in the Danish TV documentary about royal jewels that the amethyst necklace was heavy and cumbersome to wear and that this contributed to her decision to make it convertible into a tiara. Queen Silvia presenting the 'new' tiara on its blackened silver frame along with the rest of the parure in 1979: --Previous Message-- : I don't believe in that explanation. My guess : is that the "pool" needed more : diadems with the Queen, the two daughters of : the King, the four sisters of the King and : Princess Lilian all being possible users. :
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