I have never delved into the details of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's crown. According to the Royal Collection site, Queen Victoria's Regal circlet was dismantled and the diamonds used in QEQM's crown.
RC site https://www.rct.uk/collection/31703/queen-elizabeth-the-queen-mothers-crown
When I looked closely at QEQM's crown I noticed that the diamonds in the band are set slightly differently from those in Queen Victoria's Regal circlet. Whereas in Queen Victoria's circlet the larger diamonds in the band are set horizontally, in QEQM's crown they are positioned vertically.
QEQM's crown
Queen Victoria's Regal circlet (frame)
The band from QEQM's crown
The band from Queen Victoria's Regal circlet
I strongly suspect that the larger diamonds in both bands are the same; just set differently.
What do others think?
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