Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara
Of course, Royal weddings are events that garner world-wide attention. When Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947, she was given the Girls of Great Britain & Ireland tiara by her grandmother Queen Mary. The tiara is worth an estimated $207,00 and is one of the Queen’s most valuable possessions.
Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara
Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace
Princess Alexandra of Denmark married Prince Albert in 1863. The Prince spent $18,522 on a set that included a diamond necklace, earrings, and a brooch. The necklace is said to be worth about $1.6 million and is now owned by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace
The Queen Mary Fringe Tiara
This incredible diamond fringe tiara was actually originally an incredible necklace, first worn by Queen Victoria and also Queen Mary. It was Queen Mary who turned it into this stunning tiara. She later gave it to Princess Anne. The tiara is worth about $5 million.
The Queen Mary Fringe Tiara
Pink Topaz Choker from the Duchess of Cornwall
Pink topaz is quite valuable, so it’s no surprise that it makes an appearance in the Royal family’s collection. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was seen wearing this choker that features a huge pink topaz stone as well as several pearl bands. The necklace is worth about $30,000.
Pink Topaz Choker from the Duchess of Cornwall
Burmese Ruby Tiara
Although it was created in the 1970’s, the Burmese Ruby Tiara is still quite a valuable piece, estimated to be worth about $9 million. Queen Elizabeth was its original owner, and it features 96 rubies that were given to her as a gift by Burma.
Burmese Ruby Tiara
Acorn & Oak Leaf Earrings
Kate Middleton’s parents thought long and hard about what to gift their daughter on her wedding day when she married the future king of England. These earrings were custom made for Kate and they feature an acorn and leaves to represent her and her siblings. They were made in 2011 and are currently worth $18,000.
Acorn & Oak Leaf Earrings
The Festoon Tiara
Princess Anne has undertaken many royal duties throughout the years including hospital openings, christening ships, and much more. In 1973, she was given the Festoon Tiara at a ship’s unveiling. In 2008, she lent it to her daughter-in-law for her wedding day. The tiara is worth about $500,000.
7. The Festoon Tiara
Camilla’s Amethyst Heart
This necklace has belonged tot he Royal family since 1923 and has most recently been worn by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The necklace, worth $200,00 is made up of a giant heart-shaped amethyst on a chain made out of pearls and adorned with a few more smaller gemstones.
Camilla’s Amethyst Heart
The Saudi Sapphire Set
Princess Diana married Prince Charles in 1981, and throughout their marriage was gifted many jewels. One gift was the sapphire set given to her by a Saudi prince. This set, which she wore on many occasions, is worth $1 million.
The Saudi Sapphire Set
The 11-Strand Pearl Choker
Princess Diana was known for her affinity for chokers, and this particular one was one of her favorites. The 11-strand pearl choker also featured rubies and diamonds. The understated piece has a very not understated value of about $200,000.
The 11-Strand Pearl Choker
The Prince Albert Brooch
Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840. He gifted her this sapphire brooch all those years ago. Now, Queen Elizabeth is the owner of the stunning brooch that is worth about $4 million.
The Prince Albert Brooch
Princess Di’s Engagement Ring
When Prince Charles proposed to Diana back in the 1980’s, she was given the opportunity to choose her engagement ring. She chose this blue sapphire and diamond ring, which cost $36,000 back then. Now it’s worth about $100,000. Prince William proposed to Kate with the very same ring.
Princess Di’s Engagement Ring
The Lotus Flower Tiara
The Lotus Flower tiara was originally a necklace owned by the Queen Mother in 1923. She then changed it to become a tiara and later gifted it to Princess Margaret. The tiara, comprised of diamond arches and pearls was then given to Kate Middleton. It is estimated to be worth about $4 million.
The Lotus Flower Tiara
The Delhi Durbar Tiara
First appearing in 1911, the Delhi Dulbar tiara was created for Queen Mary to wear at the Delhi Durbar. It was later passed on to the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and has also been loaned to Camilla. The diadem is worth about $2 million and features many diamonds and emeralds.
14. The Delhi Durbar Tiara
The Poltimore Tiara
The Poltimore Tiara was created by Garrard, originally for Florence Bampfyde. In 1959, it was auctioned off to Princess Margaret. This stunning tiara is worth about $1.3 million.
The Poltimore Tiara
Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet
This bracelet was originally a choker necklace that was worn by Queen Mary. It has been transformed into a bracelet that is now owned by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. It has been in the Royal Family since the 1900s and is worth about $500,000.
Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet
Lover’s Knot Tiara
This tiara has been in the Royal Family since 1914 and was seen prominently worn by Princess Diana.Now, it is owned by Kate Middleton. The tiara, adorned with drop pearls and encrusted in diamonds, is worth about $4 million.
Lover’s Knot Tiara
The Four-Row Pearl Choker
Queen Elizabeth II has always been a fan of pearls, and so was Princess Diana. The Queen commissioned this lovely choker in the 1970’s. The necklace features 4 rows of pearls that come together to hold a diamond centerpiece. It is worth about $200,000.
The Four-Row Pearl Choker
Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau
Meghan Markle borrowed this extravagant diamond tiara for her wedding day. Queen Elizabeth loaned the tiara, which originally belonged to Queen Mary. The tiara has an estimated worth of $2.5 million.
Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau
The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara
The Boucheron Honeycomb tiara is an incredible tiara that has been in the Royal Family since 1942. The extravagant crown is made up of many diamonds and gems that are formed into the honeycomb pattern. Seen worn by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the crown is worth about $2 million.
The Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara
Granny’s Chips Brooch
This brooch is made of Cullinan Diamonds, which were found way back in 1905. The massive diamond brooch is worth about $50 million and is owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
Granny’s Chips Brooch
The Strathmore Rose Tiara
The Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was gifted the Strathmore Rose tiara by her parents, who purchased it at Catchpole and Williams in 1923. The diamond flowers and framed by diamond leaves, making the tiara worth about $500,000.
The Strathmore Rose Tiara
Brazilian Aquamarine Set
While the Queen is most often seen wearing diamonds, she has been seen wearing this dazzling Brazilian Aquamarine set, which includes a necklace, earrings, and tiara. It was first given to her in 1953 is has an estimated worth of $1 million.
Brazilian Aquamarine Set
The Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara is part of the Windsor collection. Originally made in 1936 for the Queen Mother, it was famously loaned to Kate Middleton for her wedding day in 2011. The tiara is worth about $1.6 million.
The Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara
Bleeding Heart Earrings
Although many of the pieces in the Royal Family collection are worth quite a large sum, that doesn’t mean that they all have to be worth millions. Lady Amelia Windsor, who is the daughter of the Queen’s first cousin, commissioned these Bleeding Heart earrings in 2019. They are worth $285, but are beautiful nonetheless.
Bleeding Heart Earrings
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring
Princess Diana loved intricate and glamorous jewelry, like this Emerald Cut Aquamarine ring, which she had her jeweler make for her in the 1990’s. Meghan Markle was seen wearing it to her wedding reception in 2018. The stunning ring is worth about $75,000.
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring
Burmese Ruby Engagement Ring
Although he broke the tradition of asking his mother for a loan, Prince Andrew purchased this Burmese Ruby engagement ring in 1986 in order to propose to Sarah Ferguson. The ring is worth $78,000.
Burmese Ruby Engagement Ring
The Maple Leaf Brooch
The Maple Leaf Brooch was given to Queen Elizabeth in 1939 by King George IV while on a trip to Canada. 10 years later, Princess Elizabeth wore it. Now, Queen Elizabeth II owns it and has worn the $75,000 brooch often.
The Maple Leaf Brooch
Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings
Princess Diana was often seen wearing both diamond and pearl jewels. She had the diamond and South Sea pearl earrings made in 1990. Now, Kate Middleton has been seen wearing the earrings that are said to be worth $100,000.
Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings
Cullinan III & IV Brooch
The Cullinan III & IV Brooch was first presented to King Edward VIII in 1907 . The brooch features a 3106 uncut diamond, and is worth $1.5 million. This precious brooch is now owned by the Queen.
Cullinan III & IV Brooch
Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara
The Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara has been owned by the Royal Family since 1919. However, it was not seen in public until 2018 when Princess Eugenie wore it on her wedding day. It features a 93.7 carat emerald and is worth somewhere between $5 million to $10 million.
Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara
Reflection Collection Cartier Earrings
The House of Windsor collection is quite modern but that doesn’t mean that these jewels are worth any less. These diamond Cartier earrings, which were worn by Meghan Markle in 2018, are worth about $68,000.
32. Reflection Collection Cartier Earrings
Four-String Pearl Choker
After visiting Japan in the 1970’s, Queen Elizabeth II had this necklace made by Garrad from the pearls she was given by the Japanese government. The necklace was then loaned to Princess Diana until she divorced Prince Charles. Now, Kate Middleton has been seen wearing the $325,000 necklace.
33. Four String Pearl Choker
The York Tiara
The York Tiara was given to Sarah Ferguson by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 when she married Prince Andrew. This lovely tiara is said to be worth $800,000 and is stilled owned by Fergie although she and Prince Andrew have divorced since then.
The York Tiara
The George IV State Diadem
King George IV created this diadem for his 1821 coronation. The incredible piece is made up of more than 1333 diamonds as well as two strands of pearls. It’s worth over $600,000 and it very heavy. Queen Elizabeth II wore it on her coronation day.
The George IV State Diadem
Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
The Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara was originally owned by the Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna. During the revolution, she snuck it out of Russia and sold it to Queen Mary. The crown is now worth $470,000.
Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
Mouawad Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Although not much is known about the incredible Mouawad Ruby and Diamond necklace, but Kate Middleton was seen wearing it in 2016. She was reportedly given this necklace and matching earrings and bracelet as a wedding gift in 2011. The necklace is worth $300,000.
Mouawad Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Reflection Collection Cartier Diamond Bracelet
During Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding, Markle wore this stunning Cartier diamond bracelet that’s a part of the Reflection Collection. The bracelet matches the earrings she wore at the reception. The bracelet is worth $155,000.
Reflection Collection Cartier Diamond Bracelet
The Meander Tiara
The Meander Tiara was given to Queen Elizabeth II by her mother in law. It was then given to Princess Anne, who wore it once she was engaged to Captain Mark Phillips. This crown is worth somewhere between $2 million to $4 million.
The Meander Tiara
The Cubitt-Shand Tiara
The Cubitt-Shand tiara is not a royal piece per se, but it does belong to the Duchess of Cornwall, who inherited it from Sonia Keppel who has owned it since the 1990’s. The tiara is worth about $250,000.
The Cubitt-Shand Tiara
Gold Signet Pinky Ring
Prince Charles was first seen wearing this pinky ring back in the 1970’s. He has almost never been seen without it ever since. He wore it to his engagement to Diana as well as on his wedding day to Camilla, and every other day in between.
Gold Signet Pinky Ring
St. Edward’s Crown
St. Edward’s Crown is one of the most valued items in the Royal collection. Originally created in 1649, it was destroyed during the English Civil War. It was recreated later in 1661. It is made out of solid gold as well as 444 previous and semi precious stones, making it worth a staggering $39 million.
St. Edward’s Crown
The Belgium Sapphire Tiara, Earrings and Necklace
Queen Elizabeth was given this set of sapphire earrings, necklace, and tiara in 1947 by her father on her wedding day. These jewels go back to the Victorian era. The tiara was purchased in 1963 from Princess Louise of Belgium. The set is worth $1 million.
The Belgium Sapphire Tiara, Earrings And Necklace
Diamond Monogram Brooch
Fashion-forward Princess Margaret had a bit of freedom with what she was allowed to wear, unlike her sister Elizabeth. This brooch, which was commissioned in 1951, features the letter “M” adorned with a crown, which is worth $200,000.
Diamond Monogram Brooch
Tabbah Infinite Cascade Necklace
When she was preparing to marry Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2011, Princess Charlotte wanted something special to wear. This necklace was made by Tabbah and constructed out of 1237 diamonds and white pearls in a modern setting. The piece of worth somewhere between $300,000 and $500,000.
Tabbah Infinite Cascade Necklace
The Imperial State Crown
The Imperial State Crown is similar to the St. Edward’s Crown. This version of the crown was craeted in 1937 for the ruling monarch to wear after being coronated to important events. It features the Cullinan II diamond, Stuart sapphire, St. Edward’s sapphire, and the Black Prince’s ruby. It is part of the Crown Jewels, which are collectively worth $5 billion.
He Imperial State Crown
Parmigiani Watch
Prince Charles has been spotted with this watch since 2015. The Parmigiani watch from the Swiss watchmaker is one of the watches that is released each year from the company. He purchased this one while reportedly vacationing nearby in Klosters, Switzerland.
Parmigiani Watch
Princess Diana’s Butterfly Earrings
These tiny diamond butterfly earrings were originally owned by Princess Diana were recently seen worn by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex while she was on the Royal Tour of Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga. These elegant and simple earrings are worth $15,000.
Princess Diana’s Butterfly Earrings
Aquamarine Pine Flower Tiara
This Aquamarine Pine Flower tiara was made for Queen Elizabeth by Cartier in the 1940’s. She then gifted it to her granddaughter Princess Anne for her 1973 wedding. Princess Anne then made some changes to the original crown and changed the arrangement of the aquamarines. It is worth $2 million.
Aquamarine Pine Flower Tiara
Bleu Ballon Cartier Watch
Prince William gave his wife Kate Middleton this Cartier watch for their first wedding anniversary. The watch is worth $5200 and its sleek style is perfect for Kate Middleton.
Bleu Ballon Cartier Watch
The Cartier Indian Tiara
The Cartier Indian tiara was originally made for Princess Marie Louise, Queen Victoria’s granddaughter. Now owned by Brigitte, Duchess of Gloucester, the crown features diamonds, pearls, and sapphires, and it worth $1 million.
The Cartier Indian Tiara
Crown Amethyst Suite of Jewels
Queen Elizabeth is known for her vibrant style. The Crown Amethyst Suite is perfect for her. It became a part of the Royal Family after Princess Charlotte of Wales passed away. The suite is comprised of a necklace, earrings, hair combs, and three brooches, worth $750,000.
Crown Amethyst Suite Of Jewels
Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings
Kate Middleton collaborate with G Collins and Sons to create this necklace and earrings set. The tanzanite shape is similar to Princess Diana’s emerald jewels. The tanzanite set is worth $22,000, and she has been seen wearing the set to her visit to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 2018.
Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings
The Crown Orb
The Crown Jewels are known to be some of Britain’s most prized possessions. Of these, the Orb is a symbol of the British monarchy. It was originally created in 1661 for King Charles II’s coronation. It is made our of gold and decorated with 365 diamonds, 9 sapphires, 9 emeralds, and 18 rubies.
The Crown Orb
Swan Lake Set
One of Princess Diana’s most well known jewelry sets, the Swan Lake set was commissioned by her and made by Garrard. She wore it to a Swan Lake ballet performance in London, which was one of her last public appearances. The set was auctioned off after her death and was sold for $13 million.
Swan Lake Set
The Crown Ruby Necklace and Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby Brooch
The large gemstones in this set were originally opals, not rubies. Queen Victoria purchased the necklace from Garrad in 1854. Queen Alexandria then inherited the necklace and replaced the opals with rubies. Queen Elizabeth II now owns the set, worth about $1 million.
The Crown Ruby Necklace And Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby Brooch
Emerald Necklace, Earrings, & Bracelet Set
Kate Middleton was seen wearing this $2.5 million set of emerald earrings, necklace, and bracelet at the 71st BAFTA Awards in 2018.
Emerald Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet Set
Scarab Brooch
The Duke of Edinburgh gave his wife this Scarab Brooch in 1966. Made of gold, rubies, and diamonds, the brooch is worth $50,000. While it is not one of the most expensive jewels that she owns, she loves this brooch dearly.
Scarab Brooch
Emerald Floral Brooch
The Queen Mother was often seen wearing this emerald floral brooch, which is worth about $75,000. Queen Elizabeth owns the brooch now, and Camilla has been spotted wearing it recently.
Emerald Floral Brooch
Blue Topaz Earrings
Kate Middleton attended the James Bond Spectre film premiere in 2015 wearing these blue topaz earrings. The earrings matched her pale blue dress from Jenny Packham. It is speculated that Kate inherited the earrings from her mother Carole, who was seen wearing them at William and Kate’s 2011 wedding reception.
Blue Topaz Earrings