The jewellery collection of Queen Elizabeth II could not be called normal. The jewellery in her collection was accumulated over many years. It consists of gifts received at her wedding, precious stones passed down from previous generations, and other historical pieces.
In 1971, regalia manufacturer Garrard made the tiara using 96 Burmese rubies given to Elizabeth by the people of Burma in honour of her marriage. Commissioned by Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar, which took place in India in 1911, the stunning piece comprises nine emeralds. At its heart, it has an 8.8-carat marquise-cut diamond, Cullinan VII, cut from the world-famous Cullinan diamond. The necklace joined the collection of Queen Elizabeth II after she inherited it from her grandmother in 1953 and was subsequently seen on various occasions and in portraits, including the last sitting by photographer Dorothy Wilding in 1956. (Image Credits: Pinterest) The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of the few royal tiaras intertwined with Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy. Made by Garrard in 1893, the tiara was offered as a wedding gift to Princess Victoria Mary of Teck. Years later, Queen Mary passed it to her granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, as a gift for her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947. Princess Elizabeth was invited by the Nizam, the ruler of Hyderabad, to select a gift from Cartier for her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947. She picked an opulent platinum necklace with about 300 diamonds studded in it.
This jewellery collection contained everything from large diamonds to Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies and complex tiaras made of platinum. Some pieces are symbols of monarchy that have been around for centuries, while others were specially created for the late queen, reflecting her exquisite style. Here are some of the finest jewels from Queen Elizabeth II’s collection. In contrast to several royal jewels handed down to Queen Elizabeth II, her Burmese Ruby Tiara was designed and made especially for her, making it unique among royal jewels stylistically. The tiara’s design is characterised by floral themes, with four sets of Tudor roses decorated with rubies, surrounded by diamond inlays. (Image Credits: Pinterest) The Delhi Durbar Necklace is undoubtedly the finest illustration of British royal jewellery at its most extravagant. The tiara consists of scrolls and geometric shapes made of diamonds and was originally completed with pearls. The frame, however, was detachable, indicating more than one way to wear the tiara. (Image Credits: Pinterest) The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace is one of the most important pieces of jewellery ever associated with Elizabeth II and has a very special Indian connection. The necklace, designed by Cartier, showcases a complex floral and scroll-like design with diamond motifs spread along the neckline and a beautiful detachable pendant. (Image Credits: Pinterest)
