Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara
When Elizabeth II married Prince Philip in 1947, she was given the Girls of Great Britain & Ireland tiara by her grandmother, Queen Mary. The tiara is worth about $207,000 and is one of her most valuable possessions, as you might imagine.
1. Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara
Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace
Princess Alexandra of Denmark was given a set worth $18,522 that included a necklace, pair of earrings, and a brooch in honor of their wedding that took place in 1863. The diamond necklace is worth $1.6 million today and was given to Kate Middleton by the Queen Mother..
2. Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace
The Queen Mary Fringe Tiara
This incredible diamond fringe tiara is worth a mind-blowing $5 million. It was originally a diamond necklace worn by Queen Victoria and Queen Mary. Later, Queen Mary chose to have the necklace be turned into a tiara, and then she gifted it to Princess Anne.
3. The Queen Mary Fringe Tiara
Pink Topaz Choker from the Duchess of Cornwall
This breathtaking pink topaz choker is worth an estimated $30,000. A set of antique pink topaz gems was on sale at Sotheby’s, and not long after that, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall was seen wearing this impressive piece.
4. Pink Topaz Choker From The Duchess Of Cornwall
Burmese Ruby Tiara
The Burmese Ruby Tiara was made during the 1970’s and features an impressive 96 ruby gems that were given to Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara is worth a staggering $9 million due to its historical significance as well as the gem count.
5. Burmese Ruby Tiara
Acorn & Oak Leaf Earrings
Kate Middleton’s parents thought long and hard about the perfect gift for her daughter on her wedding day to the future king of England. These earrings were custom made for her and include diamond acorns and leaves that are meant to represent her and her siblings. The earrings were made in 2011 and are worth an estimated $18,000.
6. Acorn & Oak Leaf Earrings
The Festoon Tiara
The Festoon tiara was given to Princess Anne in 1973, the year she got married. However, it was not given to her as a wedding gift but instead it was a gift from Hong Kong firm World-Wide Shipping Group after she christened one of their ships. The tiara was then loaned to her daughter-in-law, Autumn Kelly, to wear on her wedding day in 2008. It’s worth an estimated $500,000.
7. The Festoon Tiara
Camilla’s Amethyst Heart
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has been seen wearing the Amethyst Heart necklace quite often. The necklace has been a part of the Royal Family’s collection since 1923. The necklace features a huge amethyst heart along with rows of pearls, diamonds, and several more smaller amethyst stones. All these precious stones contribute to the necklace’s $200,000 worth.
8. Camilla’s Amethyst Heart
The Saudi Sapphire Set
Upon marrying Prince Charles in 1982, Princess Diana received many gifts in the form of jewels. One of these gifts was a set of sapphire earrings and matching necklace, which was given to her by a Saudi Prince. She was seen wearing the $1 million set on many occasions.
9. The Saudi Sapphire Set
The 11-Strand Pearl Choker
Princess Diana was a big fan of choker necklaces, especially those made of pearls. She adored this 11-strand choker of delicate pearls that also featured rows of diamonds and rubies. Though the piece is delicate, it is worth $200,000.
10. The 11 Strand Pearl Choker
The Prince Albert Brooch
Prince Albert gave his young bride Victoria this gorgeous sapphire brooch in 1840. The brooch is now owned and worn by Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the massive sapphire and the surrounding diamonds, the brooch is estimated to be worth about $4 million.
11. The Prince Albert Brooch
Princess Di’s Engagement Ring
Prince Charles proposed to Diana in the 1980’s, and interestingly enough he let her choose her engagement ring. The blue sapphire and diamond ring was worth $36,000 when he purchased it in the 80’s. When Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton, he gave her the same ring, which is now worth $100,000.
12. Princess Di’s Engagement Ring
The Lotus Flower Tiara
Originally belonging to the Queen Mother in necklace form in 1923, the lotus flower tiara was turned into a diadem and then given to Princess Margaret. Made up of a band of diamond arches adorned with singular pearls, it is now owned by Kate Middleton. The stunning piece is worth about $4 million.
13. The Lotus Flower Tiara
The Delhi Durbar Tiara
The Delhi Durbar tiara was created in 1911 in order for Queen Mary to wear at the Delhi Dunbar. It was then given to the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and was also loaned out to Camilla. This impressive crown is worth about $2 million due to the breathtaking amount of diamonds and emeralds on it.
14. The Delhi Durbar Tiara
The Poltimore Tiara
Created by Garrad, the Politmore tiara was made for Florence Bampfyde. It was later auction off to Princess Margaret in 1959. The intricate diamond crown is estimated to be worth about $1.3 million.
15. The Poltimore Tiara
Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet
Originally, this bracelet was a choker necklace worn by Queen Mary. It was later turned into a bracelet and is currently owned by Kate Middleton. The bracelet, which in its original form has been in the Royal Family since the 1900’s, is worth about $500,000.
16. Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet
Lover’s Knot Tiara
Princess Diana was seen wearing this incredible Lover’s Knot tiara quite often, but it has been owned by the Royal Family since 1914. The tiara is adorned with drop pearls and many diamonds is said to be worth about $4 million.
17. Lover’s Knot Tiara
The Four-Row Pearl Choker
Queen Elizabeth II is a lover of pearls, as was Princess Diana. The Queen had this pearl choker commissioned back in the 1970’s. It is comprised of four rows of pearls that hold together an impressive diamond centerpiece. The necklace is worth $200,000.
18. The Four Row Pearl Choker
Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau
On her wedding day, Meghan Markle borrowed the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau diadem. It was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth. It is estimated to be worth about $2.5 million.
19. Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau
The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara
This incredible tiara has been in the Royal Family since 1942. The Boucheron Honeycomb tiara features many diamonds and gemstones that make up the honeycomb-like style. The $2 million crown has been seen on Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
20. The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara
Granny’s Chips Brooch
Granny’s Chips Brooch is made up of Cullinan Diamonds that were found in 1905. This huge diamond brooch is comprised of two massive diamonds. Owned by Elizabeth II, the brooch is worth a whopping $50 million.
21. Granny’s Chips Brooch
The Strathmore Rose Tiara
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother, was given the Strathmore tiara as a gift from her parents. They bought it from Catchpole and Williams in 1923. On the tiara there are diamond flowers and leaves, which make it worth about $50,000.
22. The Strathmore Rose Tiara
Brazilian Aquamarine Set
The Queen loves her diamond sets, but every once in a while she can be seen sporting other gems. Take this gorgeous Bazilian Aquamarine set, which includes a tiara, necklace, and earrings. She was given this set in 1953 and is worth an estimated $1 million total.
23. Brazilian Aquamarine Set
The Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
Part of the Windsor Collection, the Cartier Halo Scroll tiara was first made in 1936 in honor of the Queen Mother. It was loaned out to Kate Middleton to wear on her wedding day in 2011. The historical tiara is worth $1.6 million.
24. The Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
Bleeding Heart Earrings
Lady Amelia Windsor, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin, commissioned these earrings in 2019. The Bleed Heart earrings are worth $285 and prove that just because the earrings are not worth thousands or millions of dollars, doesn’t mean that they can’t be gorgeous.
25. Bleeding Heart Earrings
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring
It was no secret that Princess Diana was a big fan of glamorous jewels. Take for example this dazzling emerald cut aquamarine ring, which was made by her jeweler during the 1990’s. Meghan Markle wore it to her 2018 wedding reception. The ring is worth about $75,000.
26. Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring
Burmese Ruby Engagement Ring
Prince Andrew broke with royal tradition of asking the mother for a loan as an engagement ring when he bought this Burmese Ruby engagement ring in order to propose to Sarah Ferguson in 1986. The lovely ring is worth $78,000.
27. Burmese Ruby Engagement Ring
The Maple Leaf Brooch
King George IV gave this maple leaf brooch to Queen Elizabeth in 1939, very fittingly while on a trip to Canada. Princess Elizabeth was given the brooch 10 years later. Queen Elizabeth II is the current owner
28. The Maple Leaf Brooch
Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings
Princess Diana was a lover of all diamond and pearl jewels. In 1990, she had these pearl and diamond earrings made. Kate Middleton has most recently been seen wearing the earrings that are reportedly worth $100,000.
29. Diamond And South Sea Pearl Earrings
Cullinan III & IV Brooch
First presented to King Edward VIII in 1907, the Cullinan UUU & IV brooch features a 3106 uncut diamond. Now owned by Queen Elizabeth II, the brooch is worth an estimated $1.5 million.
30. Cullinan III & IV Brooch
Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara
Owned by the Royal Family since 1919, the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara was publicly seen in 2018 when Princess Eugenie wore the crown on her wedding day. The 93.7 carat emerald makes this tiara worth between $5 million to $10 million.
31. Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara
Reflection Collection Cartier Earrings
The House of Windsor collection adds several modern pieces to the Royal Family jewel collection. These Cartier diamond earrings, which were seen on Meghan Markle in 2018, are estimated to be worth about $68,000.
32. Reflection Collection Cartier Earrings
Four-String Pearl Choker
Queen Elizabeth II had this necklace made by Garrad after visiting Japan during the 1970’s. She was given these pearls by the Japanese government. Princess Diana was loaned the necklace until her divorce from Prince Charles. Kate Middleton now wears the necklace, which is worth $325,000.
33. Four String Pearl Choker
The York Tiara
Sarah Ferguson was given the York tiara by Queen Elizabeth II when she married Prince Andrew in 1986. The tiara is worth about $800,000, and though Fergie and Prince Andrew are divorced, she reportedly still owns this tiara.
The York Tiara
The George IV State Diadem
King George IV has this diadem created in honor of his 1821 coronation. It is made with over 1333 diamonds and two strands of pearls that wrap around the crown. The heavy crown is worth $600,000. Queen Elizabeth II also wore the crown on her coronation day.
35. The George IV State Diadem
Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
Originally owned by Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna, the aptly named Grand Duchess Valdimir tiara was snuck out of Russia during the revolution and was sold to Queen Mary. It is now worth about $470,000.
36. Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
Mouawad Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Not much is known about the dazzling Mouawad Ruby and Diamond necklace. What is known is that Kate Middleton was seen wearing it in 2016. The necklace, worth $300,000, and matching earnings were reportedly given to her as a wedding gift in 2011.
37. Mouawad Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Reflection Collection Cartier Diamond Bracelet
Meghan Markle wore this incredible Cartier diamond bracelet during her wedding to Prince Harry. The bracelet, which is worth $155,000, is part of the Reflection Collection. She wore the matching earrings from the set to the reception.
38. Reflection CollectioN Cartier Diamond Bracelet
The Meander Tiara
Queen Elizabeth II was given the Meander tiara by her mother in law. It was then given to Princess Anne once she became engaged to Captain Mark Phillips. The tiara is worth somewhere between $2 million and $4 million.
39. The Meander Tiara
The Cubitt-Shand Tiara
Though the Cubitt-Shand tiara is not part of the official Royal Family collection, it belongs to the Duchess of Cornwall. She inherited the tiara from Sonia Keppel, who was its owner since the 1990’s. It is worth $250,000.
40. The Cubitt Shand Tiara
