Posted by Lucas on May 9, 2014, 9:24 am, in reply to "Re: wearing copies"
I agree that those copies having been made is, in this case, probably not true, but I know for a fact that the second spouse of the actual Aga Khan (what was her name again?...) wore copies indeed.
--Previous Message-- : I really can not imagine that. What is the : point of keeping historic family jewels when : the Queen wears copies? If wearing plastic : beads during a State Banquet is no problem, : why then not selling all the diamonds, : sapphires, rubies and emeralds? : : It is really a story in the category : 'Broodje Aap' (Sandwich with monkey). That : the Queen wore the Württemberg Ornate Pearls : & Diamonds Diadem with a thick braid : around the base indicates it is the real : thing. Why soften the frame while she is : apparently wearing a copy? Come on... : : : :