Towering tiaras and more: Extravagant jewelry owned by British royals

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

While plenty of us would love to walk around with tiaras on our heads, unfortunately not many of us can afford them. Well, not the kind of tiaras the royals wear, that's for sure! But there's more to royal jewelry than these exquisite headpieces. Indeed, earrings, necklaces, rings, and brooches also make royal women shine. And not only are these extremely beautiful and valuable pieces, but most of them have an amazing history behind them.

Browse through the following gallery and learn more about the extravagant jewelry owned by British royals.

The Cambridge Lover's Knot

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as Prince Charles became King Charles III and his title of Prince of Wales was passed down to Prince William. The last person to hold the title of Princess of Wales was Princess Diana, William's mother. Middleton paid tribute to the late Princess by wearing her favorite tiara, the Cambridge Lover's Knot, for her first state dinner in her new role. Middleton complimented the pearl and diamond tiara with tear-drop pearl earrings and a gown with crystal-embellished shoulders. 

The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

The tiara worn by the Princess of Wales on her wedding day belonged to the late Queen. It was a gift from King George VI to the Queen Mother on their wedding anniversary in 1936, and was later passed on to Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

The tiara worn by Meghan Markle on her wedding day was also lent to her by the late Queen. It was originally made by Garrard in 1925 for Queen Mary (Queen Elizabeth's late grandmother).

The George IV State Diadem crown

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This crown was made in 1821 for the coronation of King George IV. The late Queen was often seen wearing it to the State Opening of Parliament.

Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This is the tiara featured in the late Queen's portrait on British currency. The tiara was a wedding gift from her grandmother, Queen Mary, who had originally received it as a wedding gift herself.

The Poltimore tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara was worn by Princess Margaret for her wedding in 1960. It was made by Garrard in 1870.

The Queen Mary Fringe tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara was originally made for Queen Mary in 1919, from another tiara given to her as a wedding gift by Queen Victoria. The tiara was worn by Princess Anne on her wedding day.

The Strathmore Rose tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara was given to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (The Queen Mother) by her father for her wedding.

The Oriental Circlet tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

Prince Albert had this tiara made for Queen Victoria in 1853. The Queen Mother used to wear it more often.

The York tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara was worn by Sarah Ferguson on her wedding day to Prince Andrew. The tiara, made by Garrard, was given to the Duchess of York by the late Queen as a wedding gift.

The Delhi Durbar tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara was made for Queen Mary in 1911 by Garrard to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India. 

The Cubitt-Shand tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

Laura Lopes, the daughter of Queen Camilla, wore this tiara on her wedding day. Her mother also wore it for her first wedding to Andrew Parker Bowles.

Princess Alice's Meander tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall wore this tiara for her wedding day. The tiara was originally a wedding gift to Queen Elizabeth from her mother-in-law, Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark.

Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara is a replica commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913 of a headpiece owned by her grandmother, Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel. It was inherited by Queen Elizabeth and given to Princess Diana. It then returned to the Queen after Diana and Charles divorced. Today, Kate Middleton can be seen wearing it occasionally.

Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

Named after the traditional Russian headdress, this tiara was made by Garrard in 1888 for Alexandra, then Princess of Wales. It was inherited by Queen Mary and then by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Burmese Ruby tiara

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This tiara was made by Garrard in 1973. It features rubies and diamonds given to Queen Elizabeth as wedding gifts.

Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This necklace and earrings set was given to the late Queen in 1953 as a coronation gift by the President of Brazil, Getúlio Vargas. She later had a tiara made from Brazilian stones.

The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

Originally owned by Princess Louise of Belgium, the earrings and necklace were a wedding gift to Queen Elizabeth from her father, George VI. The tiara is also from the Victorian era, but it wasn't purchased until 1963.

Meghan Markle's engagement ring

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

The ring was made by Cleave & Company and features a stone from Botswana, where Harry and Meghan first went on vacation together. The two round diamonds were taken from a brooch that belonged to Princess Diana.

"Granny's Chips"

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

This brooch's stones were cut from the gargantuan Cullinan diamond in 1905 (the largest diamond in the world).

The Delhi Durbar necklace

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, The Cartier Halo Scroll tiara, The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara, The George IV State Diadem crown, Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, The Poltimore tiara, The Queen Mary Fringe tiara, The Strathmore Rose tiara, The Oriental Circlet tiara, The York tiara, The Delhi Durbar tiara, The Cubitt-Shand tiara, Princess Alice's Meander tiara, Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara, The Burmese Ruby tiara, Brazilian Aquamarine Parure tiara, earrings, and necklace, The Belgium Sapphire tiara, earrings, and necklace, Meghan Markle's engagement ring, "Granny's Chips", The Delhi Durbar necklace

The emeralds originally belonged to Queen Mary's grandmother, the Duchess of Cambridge, and it was eventually made into jewelry.

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