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The current emerald tiara has already got 4 detachable emeralds (three round ones set in diamonds and one pear-shaped also set in diamonds). There are two other pear-shaped emeralds set in diamonds that used to be part of the tiara but were used to create a pair of earrings. With Maxima's new emerald earrings the materials to change this tiara are there. The look would be slightly different as the three top rubies are round. 
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Only Beatrix once made such an attempt when she swapped the diamond clusters in Queen Emma's Diamond (Star) tiara for ruby clusters taken from what I suspect was the Mellerio Ruby Parure or the Peacock Parure. Laurentien followed years later with only the central cluster replaced by a Ruby element but that created a cyclops look not to be repeated. And we have the example of the Emerald tiara being converted into an all diamond or diamond and pearl setting. Neither versions were big successes if you ask me. However. Using the diamond and emerald clusters in either the Mellerio or Begeer tiaras would be worth a try. Previous Message
With 14 stones you can swap the entire parure except for the fan. But you'd have a tiara, earrings, necklace, brooch, stomacher and bracelet. I'd love to see this tiara with emeralds. The entire parure in pink topaz or purple amethysts would be beautiful too. Previous Message
Wow! By only changing 6 Stones you can get a new version of this tiara! Previous Message
For the State Banquet in Prague, Queen Maxima has chosen jewels from Queen Emma's Mellerio Ruby Parure and a Diamond and Ruby bracelet that might have belonged to Queen Sophie but which was first seen on a portrait of a young Queen Wilhelminax. A lady in red last night.
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on June 10, 2025, 10:23 am, in reply to "