The emerald necklace would break up into a nice emerald tiara, a diamond rivière and several emerald drops that could be used as earrings or hung from the necklace or attached to a brooch. On the other hand it's an historic piece so keeping it this way has it's merits.
--Previous Message-- : There was a second emerald necklace and a : tiara in the Aosta family, I think it's been : sold. : The tiara was a gift from prince Henri of : Orleans, duke d'Aumale to his niece Helene. : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Shorter necklace : Princess Elena di Savoia, Duchess of Aosta : née Princess Hélène d'Orléans (1871-1951) : : : : : -Previous Message-- : It is a lovely necklace indeed but I almost : wonder if it would have been better off as a : tiara It looks quite heavy... : : : : : : :