Throughout her life, Queen Elizabeth II managed to acquire a multi-million dollar lot of jewelry, in which their necklaces, brooches, rings stand out, among other elements that indispensably accompanied their dresses daily. According to the media ‘The International Business Times’, the monarch’s collection is valued at 110 million dollars, and in total it would be a compendium of 300 pieces.
Among the most emblematic jewels of the queen is undoubtedly the crown of Saint Edward, which has passed from monarch to monarch since 1661, when it was made for the coronation of King Charles II. The piece is made up of 444 precious stones, including sapphires, diamonds, topazes and amethysts.
For events of great importance, the queen had multiple diadems and tiaras, which have a long history, as they were inherited within the royal family throughout history. Similarly, there are other items that were highly relevant in Elizabeth II’s collection, such as pearl necklaces, diamond earrings and jewelry sets.
Some of them were gifts from important personalities, among them two of the most notable pearl necklaces of the monarch are those given by her father, King George VI, that of Queen Carolina of 50 pearls and that of Queen Anne dating from from the 18th century. For his coronation he received a necklace of precious stones given by Getúlio Dornelles Vargas, president of Brazil.
One of the curiosities regarding the use of jewelry by the queen was her preference for silver or platinum, although she also used gold elements, which were not frequent. The piece that he used with these characteristics was a set of earrings and necklace with embedded emeralds.
The queen’s wedding ring was one of the most iconic in her collection, since it was one of the garments that she never took off and that, in addition to the traditional order, this jewel had a hidden message that only the couple of monarchs knew. In addition, she had a jewel of an ancient tiara, a gift from Tsar Nicholas II, according to the magazine Diners.
The queen used to wear the brooches, traditionally made of pearls, diamonds and silver, on her left shoulder, but she was also frequently seen wearing sapphires and rubies. According to the British media ‘Daily Mail’, Elizabeth II had approximately 100 of these valuable pieces.
Queen Elizabeth II became the oldest member of the royal family, following occupying the throne for 70 years. The monarch left an unparalleled legacy due to the gestures she had with the British people, the actions she carried out during the period of her reign, the controversial moments she went through and the political movements she carried out.
After the news of the death of Isabel II on September 8, millions of people remembered various events and moments that the monarch starred in. One of the details that was most relevant among his loyal followers and the curious was the emblematic style that he wore in terms of fashion.
Throughout her reign, the British woman underwent various changes in her image, trying out outfits, accessories and elements that gave her a touch of elegance and poise. The president knew how to combine colors, textures and patterns, in a faithful and respectful way with the protocol required by royalty.