The Queen’s Iconic Jewelry
When it comes to the Queen’s legacy in jewels, we’ve chosen our top 4 favorites to highlight.
The Crown Jewels
However, there are several famous pieces not included in the Crown Jewels that have become popular during the Queen’s reign, including: family heirlooms (including Queen Victoria’s Pearl Drop Earrings) and gifts from Prince Phillip (like the Edinburgh Wedding Bracelet), as well as gifts from other countries (like the famous Burmese ruby Tiara).
The Diamond Diadem
It features silver and gold, plus a fountain of glittering diamonds and opulent pearls. The focal point is a brilliant pale yellow diamond that rests in the center of the crown.
The floral design (roses, shamrocks and thistles) represents the national emblems of England, Ireland and Scotland. It’s worth £6million!
Crown Amethyst Suite of Jewels
Originally crafted between 1800 – 1850, it’s one of the oldest in the royal family’s collection. The Queen often wore the amethyst and diamond brooch throughout her reign. She famously wore the necklace, earrings and one the broaches during a visit to Portugal in 1985.
The Queen’s Favorite Crown
Although not part of the Crown Jewels, this family tiara is a famous addition to Queen Elizabeth’s collection and was known as her favorite piece. This tiara has a unique design of intersecting circles, each encrusted with diamonds. It has a unique feature, too – it can be worn three ways! The center jewels can be swapped out between pear-shaped pearls or emeralds, or worn without any center jewels, for a simpler, but still stunning effect. It’s worth between $6.8 and 9 million!
What’s Next for The Queen’s Jewels?
Adding her own legacy to the amazing histories of her jewels, these gems have become even more special through her remembrance. While King Charles is now entrusted with the Crown Jewels, many of the Queen’s heirlooms and jewels will likely be used by the Queen Consort, Princess of Wales and other family members. Now entering a new era, it will be exciting to see Queen Elizabeth’s jewels continue to make history!
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