Oh, yes, the breastplate... As the one of Lalla Salma Iīm certain itīs all real. My suggestion: let it mature in the vault and than... Enough material for something beautiful. I understand you preference very well. I like both, naturalistic as geometric style. Some of my favourite piece are geometric (QEQM Meander Tiara, Tzarina Alexandra Aquamarine, Youssopow Bridal Tiara). The problem with modern jewellery of both styles is - itīs awful uninspired. I donīt know what the big companys like Cartier (fabulous geometric designs in former times), Boucheron etc. have in their stock, the collections are boring. New pieces auctioned - boring. Bulky. Large stones, larger stones, boring. No spirit. Ok, I overdraw a little bit, but convincing modern pieces like the midnight diadem of CP Mary are rare.
--Previous Message-- : The diamonds and the rubies (?) are without : any doubt impressive, assuming it is all the : real stuff. But in the end the result is : poor. It looks like Camilla's breastplate : collier. : : It must be my personal taste for a more : naturalistic style vs the more geometric : style. Swirls, fleurons, leaves, : ears-of-wheat, roses, all so much more : appealing to me than just stones in a : geometric pattern. : : : : Taste is in the eye of the beholder, I : realize that. :