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Throughout her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II has worn some of the most extraordinary pieces of jewelry. Whether they were gifted, inherited or commissioned, her collection was simply unmatched. To honor her remarkable life and the lasting legacy she’ll leave, we’re looking back at her unparalleled style. We’re remembering her best outfits throughout the years, here. Below, is a taste of her otherworldly jewels, tiaras and crowns.
In 1967, the Queen wore the Imperial State Crown to the Opening of Parliament along with the diamond necklace she wore to her coronation. The crown was made for the coronation of King George VI in 1937, the stunning headpiece is set with 2,868 diamonds in silver mounts, largely table-, rose- and brilliant-cut, and colored stones in gold mounts, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.
The Queen received a tiara set with 96 rubies as a gift from the people of Burma as a wedding gift.
The Japanese Government commissioned this four-strand pearl choker for the queen in the early ’80s.
The people of Brazil gifted the Queen a diamond and aquamarine earring and necklace set for her coronation. Four years later she had a matching tiara made.
The Queen’s emerald earrings and matching necklace are known as the Cambridge and Delhi Durbar Parure.
The Queen commissioned this tiara to match the necklace and earring set given to her by her father as a wedding gift.
This necklace was designed for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert.
The Queen’s crown is known as the State Diadem and was made in 1820 for King George IV.
topics: Queen Elizabeth II, British Royal Family, featured, jewelry
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