15 diamonds of the British Queen Elizabeth, which you must see!

Royal diamonds are a true historical treasury. Besides, it's just amazingly beautiful jewelry. Each decoration has its own history, which is worthy of study. Often, Elizabeth II appears in them in public. So let's get acquainted with some of the stars of her luxurious collection.

Crown of the British Empire

This stunning decoration was created in 1937 for the coronation of George the Sixth and was slightly reduced in size for his daughter-queen. For decoration of the crown, almost three thousand diamonds, seventeen sapphires, eleven emeralds and almost three hundred pearls were used, but the main decoration is the Cullinan 2 diamond, which is the second largest in the world. Of course, this is one of the most significant elements of the entire collection, a symbol of the influence of the British monarchy, besides it is one of the most impressive jewelry in the world.

The Royal Scepter and Power

The power that the queen should hold in her left hand is framed with a lot of emeralds, sapphires, rubies, pearls and diamonds. Above it is decorated with a cross, which should symbolize the power of Christ over the world. This item has been used for coronations since 1661. Scepter is a symbol of the role of the monarch as head of state, he was created in 1661 and includes the world's largest diamond - Cullinan. It was discovered in 1905. A stone the size of a fist was divided into several, the other fragments of Cullinan used for brooches. Both the scepter and the state are real historical relics, so they are not used in everyday life - these are items solely for the ceremonial of the coronation.

Engagement ring

Of course, this ring is not the largest or the oldest, it is not the most expensive, however it is an ornament that is more important for the queen than the others. It is decorated with a three-carat diamond, decorated in a circle with smaller stones. They were all taken from the tiara, which once belonged to Prince Philip's mother. Queen Elizabeth II never parted with this decoration, because it is of great importance for her.

Koh-i-noor

Nobody knows how old this brilliant diamond is in a hundred and six carats, yet its registered history begins in the fourteenth century. Brilliant traveled to India, Persia and Afghanistan, was the subject of controversy and war, and in the nineteenth century was donated to Queen Victoria, who wore it as a brooch. Kohinor moved from one generation of monarchs to another. As a result, he inherited Elizabeth II. He decorates the crown of the Queen Mother, which is stored in the Tower of London.

Wedding Bracelet

When Prince Philip ordered the making of an engagement ring from one of his mother's tiars, he also asked to make a bracelet, which became his wedding gift to the bride. The Queen appeared with this adornment many times and even posed for a portrait. Like many jewels from the Queen's personal collection, the bracelet was also used by the Duchess of Cambridge at her official events. The duchess herself has a much more modest collection of ornaments, so she often uses jewels from the imperial collection, like the rest of Elizabeth II's relatives.

Coronation Earrings

For the earrings, stones were used at twelve and seven carats. Earrings were created in 1830, and Queen Victoria put them on with a coronation necklace. The ruling queen usually wears these jewels along with this necklace for certain ceremonial occasions, which are of the greatest importance to the state.

Coronation Necklace

The necklace is made of stones, formerly used on swords and similar unusual objects. It includes twenty-five diamonds and a large suspension of almost twenty-three carats. This decoration was ordered by Queen Victoria and was created in 1858, since then it has been worn for every coronation. Elizabeth II wore it for both portrait and other solemn events of the highest level.

Diadem of George the Fourth

This crown, which can be seen on coins and banknotes, was created in 1820. George the Fourth put it on for the coronation. Roses decorated with diamonds, thistles and clover represent England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The decoration includes more than a thousand diamonds, as well as pearls. For the first time, the queen appeared in a diadem at the opening of Parliament in the year when she ascended the throne. In such a diadem, you can see it only in the most special cases.

Tiara Georg Third

This is a tiara, decorated with diamonds. It is made in Russian style and was very loved by the representatives of the royal family in the first half of the twentieth century. The Queen lent it to her mother on her wedding day. However, fans of royal jewelry, this tiara does not enjoy popularity, it is believed that it is too aggressive.

Jubilee necklace of Queen Victoria

This impressive decoration was donated to Victoria by the women's committee. It is decorated with a diamond and a pearl. Supplementary necklace pendants can be used separately as brooches. This is the favorite decoration of Elizabeth II, which she wears often enough.

Delhi Necklace Darbar

This decoration is associated with the festivities in India, dedicated to the coming to power of King George Fifth. This necklace with eight emeralds of different shapes and six diamonds, decorated with a platinum chain. Completes the jewel fragment of Cullinan.

Tiara "The Love Nest"

This is a delicate piece made of diamonds and nineteen pearls in 1913. It was worn by Queen Mary. It was subsequently donated to Princess Diana, who often appeared in this tiara, and now she is often used by the Duchess of Cambridge. In addition, it was in this tiara that she went to the altar on her wedding day with Prince William.

Tiara from the girls of Great Britain and Ireland

This is a tiara from the women's committee, which became a wedding gift to Queen Mary. Girls collected money from donations to make a symbolic gesture. Large diamonds were originally pearls, but the queen replaced them, using pearls for the aforementioned tiara "Love knot". This decoration became a wedding gift of Queen Elizabeth II and is her favorite tiara.

Earrings-pendants Greville

Secular lioness Lady Margaret Greville left her entire collection of jewelry to her friend - the Queen Mother. Many ornaments became favorites for Elizabeth II. For example, earrings created by Cartier in 1929. It seems that the purpose of their creation was to use as many different options for polishing diamonds as possible. These earrings became one of the wedding gifts to the queen from her parents. It's no wonder that Elizabeth II is so warm to them and often appears in them at the celebrations.

Festoon Necklace

For everyday outings, the Queen prefers to use a necklace of three pearl threads. On more solemn occasions she wears this necklace of three diamond threads, donated by her father in 1950, when she was still a young princess of twenty-four years. One hundred and five diamonds were used from the royal collection of stones to create this decoration. Of course, this is not the most catchy necklace of all listed, however it looks really magnificent and absolutely worthy of the queen.