Posted by Nellie on August 1, 2014, 5:03 am, in reply to "Re: The originals"
I really have no idea what the answer would be, but, if the question was raised seriously within the royal family, I think that experts working for and within the Royal Collection would be consulted. There would probably be a great deal of research and discussion take place. Just what the resulting advice might be we cannot guess, I suggest.
--Previous Message-- : Can jewels that are part of the Crown Jewels : be altered by the monarch today? Let's say : swap the rubies for other stones or do they : have to be kept the way they are (except : maybe altering a ring's width)? What if QEII : wanted to change back to moonstones in order : to restore it to its original appearance? : Could she do it? : : --Previous Message-- : I believe this image has been posted on the : board before, but I don't recall by who. It : shows the Oriental tiara with the original : opals and you can also see what are now the : Crown ruby earrings with their original : opals. : : : : :