Posted by Baxter on September 26, 2013, 11:46 pm, in reply to "The two compared"
That's funny because I was not convinced they were a match, but seeing your comparison changed my mind!
I've compared these shots from gahetNA of Princess Beatrix in New York and Queen Juliana at the 1979 prinsdesjag, with the brooch worn by Princess Maxima. For me the key is the predominant 8 diamonds that surround the central stone.
And John R, I second the comments regarding your site. It is truly a treasure and I can only imagine how much work goes into it.