Everything you need to know about the British monarch’s most treasured jewels—which are now on show—and the stories behind them
Jewels from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection are now on show in a dazzling exhibition titled Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession at Buckingham Palace. Open from now through October 2, the exhibition celebrates the longest reign of a monarch in British history and offers a rare glimpse at the crown’s most treasured pieces, many of which carry personal significance. The pieces are shown alongside portraits of the Queen wearing them, shot by the photographer Dorothy Wilding. Take a look at them below.
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The Wedding Mementoes
A stunning platinum necklace set with 300 diamonds was a wedding present from the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizam had left instructions with Cartier in London that the then Princess Elizabeth should select a gift there for herself.
The Dorset Bow Brooch is a wedding gift from the Queen’s grandmother Queen Mary. It dates back to 1893: diamond set brooches, replicating a ribbon tied in a bow, were at the height of fashion.
