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).