These Are Queen Elizabeth II's 8 Most Iconic Jewelry Moments
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her classic taste when it came to fashion—tailored suits, ladylike dresses, and beautiful hats were her choice of dress, and her bent towards jewelry was no different. Of course, many of the crown jewels are naturally timeless in style, which the queen donned for many state events and dinners. Tiaras, necklaces with matching earrings, and of course, her ever-present pearls, defined her jewelry trousseau and always with a nod to the past. Here, we take a look at several of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic and timeless jewelry moments.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attend an event in Hyde Park with the queen sporting a turquoise-hued suit and matching hat—topped off with an oversized pearl pin.
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A large blister pearl surrounded by rays of white diamonds becomes a statement piece. In addition, a mix of white and yellow golds give this antique brooch a modern bent.
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The queen's engagement ring was designed by Prince Philip, and he sweetly used a diamond from his mother's tiara. The other diamonds from the tiara were used to create a diamond bracelet that Queen Elizabeth wore on her wedding day.
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A round-cut diamond—surrounded by a shapely bezel surround set with more white diamonds—sparkles on a platinum band.
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Here, Queen Elizabeth is wearing the Girls Of Great Britain and Ireland diamond tiara and the Cambridge and Delhi Durbar parure—an emerald-and-diamond set of earrings and a necklace that she inherited from her grandmother Queen Mary.
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An almost 8-carat emerald mined from Colombia reigns in this diamond and white gold setting. Channel the Queen's round earring set with this just-as-stunning ring.
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The queen attended a polo match in Windsor in 1958 wearing her always-stylish uniform of a handsome suit, matching hat, and timeless three-strand pearl necklace.
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Mastoloni
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The queen reached for her classic strands much more often than not. Here, copy her look with a three-strand necklace composed of shimmering freshwater pearls.
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Queen Elizabeth II wore an oversized and elegant ruby and diamond necklace and matching brooch—paired with a quiet ivory dress—to a state banquet at Schloss Bellevue palace.
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An intricate white and gold setting displays the maison's advanced artistry when it comes to metalwork. A burgundy tourmaline mimics the deep rubies of the queen's necklace.
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Queen Elizabeth II was photographed in the Diamond Jubilee state coach after the opening of Parliament wearing the Diamond Diadem—originally made for King George IV by Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell in 1820—the Coronation earrings and the Coronation necklace, created by Garrard in 1858 for Queen Victoria.
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A Maltese cross—inspired by the Queen's iconic tiara and first created by Verdura for Coco Chanel—adorns this gold enamel cuff and is studded with vibrant citrine, pink tourmaline and white pearls.
Queen Elizabeth II—celebrating the centenary at Heathrow airport—again wears a cheerful shade of turquoise, accented by her oversized white diamond and turquoise brooch.
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Art Nouveau-like in form, this platinum brooch sparkles thanks to its white diamonds that appear to float around a beautiful Persian turquoise center stone.
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Queen Elizabeth poses with Jackie Kennedy, the First Lady of the United States at the time, during a dinner at Buckingham Palace. It was the first time the president of the United States had been invited to dine at Buckingham Palace since 1918.
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David Webb
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A symphony of cabochon emeralds, emerald-cut emeralds, rubellite and amethyst stones, and carved rock crystal links—a signature of the house—all combine for a modern take on a statement necklace.
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On the cusp of King Charles's coronation, we are looking back at some of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic jewelry moments—and showing you how to shop the looks.