Thank you very much for quoting this original source, Marianne. The last time Queen Silvia wore the Bernadotte emeralds, at the King's representation gala dinner in January 2009:
--Previous Message-- : Those who own the book Vår Drottning, klädd : för Nobelfest / Our Queen - dresssed for a : Nobel Banquet : by Ann Schierenbck, Göran Alm and Tom C. : Bergroth & published in 2006 wil be : happy to confirm that on pages 78/79 one : will not only find a beautiful clear photo : of this jewel (+ both the large and the : smaller brooche) : but also the following text : : This diamond necklace with emeralds was : originally a stately belt. A large brooch : makes up the buckle : : Briljanthalsband med smaragder, : ursprungligen ettpraktskärp. En stor brosch : tillhör ock utgör själva skärpspännet : (Swedish, for anyone doubting it ) : :