The sketches does not include the frame of the Vifte tiara, the ruby aigrette nor the Hirsch aigrette, but it looks like the arched diamond frame was made for the ruby aigrette when you compare the frame with the sketch. Astrid’s diamond wings don't fit the same way, but they could originally have been combs or brooches.
Beth has previously posted news clips on RJWMB of Queen Alexandra wearing diamond wings as hair ornaments, but no photos have been found: http://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/1505766371.html
Astrid's diamond arched aigrette frame (not hidden in too much hair):
Do we know anything about the diamond frame on which these aigrettes sit?
It seems to be the same - at least in Beth's pictures.
It might be a different band in Knightship's picture (much earlier)
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