i suspect the jewel may always have been intended to be convertible, but I cannot be sure.
--Previous Message-- : Indeed the central element appears to be : attached to the side elements at the same : point in the jewel as a tiara and as a : necklace. You and Mauriz are probably right : in your conclusions. This time I think I was : deceived. : But what do you think: was this necklace : intended to be converted into a tiara right : just from the beginning or is an adaptation : made by HRH like the one she made with Queen : Amelia diamond chocker/tiara ( : http://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/archive/1392573253.html : ) ? : The bottom of the necklace (top of the : tiara) seems to be very rigid, doesn't it? I : mean, is «just a wire with diamonds». (well, : at least is what appears to me). : :