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Sep 14, 2022 · When Queen Mary died in 1953, it was inherited by Queen Elizabeth II and worn by her in the ’50s.
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- The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara: Perhaps the most romantic and classic of all of Queen Mary’s sparklers, the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was a wedding gift to Mary from a committee of British women.
- The Vladimir Tiara: A classic tiara from the Romanov imperial court, Queen Mary purchased the Vladimir Tiara from the family of the late Grand Duchess Vladimir in 1921.
- The Lover’s Knot Brooch: One of the largest of Queen Mary’s brooches is the striking Lover’s Knot Brooch, which she purchased from Garrard in 1932. Hugh Roberts calls this “the largest and liveliest” of her bow brooches, and I couldn’t agree more — it’s somehow classic and modern at the same time.
- The Cullinan V Brooch: The stones from the magnificent Cullinan Diamond are set in several pieces of beautiful jewelry, but my favorite is the delicate, scrolling Cullinan V Brooch, which features the 18.8 carat heart-shaped diamond in its center.
Dec 18, 2021 · Queen Mary acquired her legendary collection over decades. Some pieces were gifts and some she inherited; she even purchased gems at estate sales.
Sep 10, 2022 · Many of Queen Mary's jewels were gifted to her granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II, who subsequently loaned out various pieces during her 70 years on the throne. Among them, the Cartier Halo...
Jul 24, 2023 · After the Queen’s passing in September 2022, British female royals have honoured the late Queen by donning jewels inherited from her personal collection.
Sep 9, 2022 · Royals including Princess Anne, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Kate Middleton, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall are probably among family members inheriting the Queen’s jewels...
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Apr 20, 2023 · Mary’s decision greatly enriched the jewelry collection of the new queen, who wore her grandmother’s tiaras, earrings, necklaces, and brooches faithfully throughout her seven decades on the throne. Catherine, Princess of Wales, wearing the Queen Mother’s sapphire and diamond fringe earrings.