A Look at Queen Elizabeth II’s Most Extravagant Crowns and Other Jewels

Queen Elizabeth II left for her heavenly abode on September 8 and her passing away has left a huge void in the royal family. While any news related to the Queen or the royal family had always piqued curiosity among people all over the globe, the demise of the Queen of England has drawn more attention to her life, and all that she was known for. The Queen was the perfect definition of royalty in every sense, and she lived her life in the same way.

Let’s take a tour of some of her most iconic possessions as we look back at a life lived with utmost dignity and regality.

1. The Vladimir Tiara

This tiara was bought by Queen Mary from the Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia. The tiara is in the possession of the British royal family since 1921. Queen Elizabeth II inherited the tiara directly from her grandmother Queen Mary in 1953. She wore also wore it for her official portrait as Queen of Canada.

2. George IV State Diadem

This diamond crown was made for King George IV in 1820 and has been worn by many queens and queen consorts. Queen Elizabeth II wore the diadem in the procession to her coronation in 1953, and in the procession to and from the annual State Opening of Parliament.

3. Brooches

Queen Elizabeth II had a collection of brooches and each one of them was a representation of a nation of the UK. The rose brooch represented England, sprays of daffodils was a representative of Wales, thistles for Scotland, and a sprig of shamrock was used for Northern Ireland.

• Lover’s Knot Tiara

The tiara was made on the order of Queen Mary in 1913, using Queen Mary’s own diamonds and pearls. She gave it to Queen Elizabeth II, who later gifted it to Princess Diana at her wedding to then-Prince Charles. On her divorce from the Prince, the tiara was handed back over to the Queen.

Now with the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, her possessions will be inherited by her children and grandchildren.