It would surprise me if this was not done more often! I remember a story years ago, the widow of a member of the Ford family was robbed in her home, some of her jewels were stolen. I don't remember the exact dollar amount in value but it was in the millions. What got me is that she said the jewels were not insured, why? She couldn't afford the premiums!
--Previous Message-- : : Thanks Glenn for accepting my invitiation to : dicuss this aspect of royal jewels. : I agree that the security diminishes as the : royal is further from the centre of royal : life. : If copies are made I would think that would : be something of a secret between the : owner/wearer and their jewellery firm. : : : --Previous Message-- : What you mention here (security) only goes : for : Kings, Queens and immediate royals - you can : be a minor royal - who is short of cash and : without security persons following you : around. Perhaps these royals might see : having copies made as a way of saving money : in the long run on insurance policies. : : We also know that some aristocratic families : had copies made in order for the original : jewels to stay in the bank vault. : : :