Posted by Nellie on September 30, 2015, 5:35 am, in reply to "Re: Koh-i-noor"
Seriously, if you have read of it being recut for the QEQM crown I would really like the reference, to add to my notes.
The K had two settings, to the best of my knowledge - the surround of rose cut diamonds, and the honeysuckle brooch mountings. The diamond surround was included for Queen Mary's crown but not for Queen Elizabeth's. I don't think it was included for Queen Alexandra's.
--Previous Message-- : Prince Albert was not happy with the : re-cutting done after Queen Victoria : received the stone as, even then, the stone : lacked the then required sparkle. :