‘The Oriental Circlet was originally set with a collection of opals, one of Albert’s favourite gemstones, and 2,600 diamonds,’ Garrard explains. ‘Later, believing that opals were unlucky, Queen Alexandra replaced them with rubies. However, the magnificent, Indian-inspired design of lotus flowers and Mughal arches remains largely the same today as when it was first created.’
Does it mean we can expect to see another tiara debut from the Princess of Wales, should she choose to grace…

