The Queen's Favourite Jewels
We have done some digging and believe that these are some of the Queen's favourite pieces based on previous interviews and reports:
The Imperial State Crown: The Queen has worn this crown during every State Opening of Parliament since her coronation in 1953. It features 2,901 precious stones, including the famous Cullinan II diamond, and is considered one of the most iconic pieces in the British monarchy.
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Koh-i-Noor Diamond: This diamond is part of the Crown Jewels and is one of the largest in the world, weighing 105.6 carats. The Queen has expressed admiration for the diamond and has even worn it on occasion, including during the state banquet for the Indian President in 2009.
Queen Victoria’s Small Diamond Crown: This crown was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1870 and is adorned with 1,187 diamonds. The Queen is said to be particularly fond of this crown, which is smaller and more delicate than some of the others in the collection.
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara: The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of the Queen's favourites . This tiara is also one of the most versatile in the collection as it can be worn as a necklace, if needed. The tiara was made by Garrard & Co. in 1893 around the time of Queen Mary’s engagement to then Prince George – the future King George V.
The Greville Tiara: The Greville Tiara is a stunning piece of jewellery that features a wreath of diamond flowers, which sit upon a base of a diamond laurel wreath. It is one of the Queen's favourite tiaras, and she wears it often to state occasions and events. It was given to the Queen Mother in 1942 by the Hon. Mrs. Greville, and it has been passed down through the royal family since then. Queen Consort Camilla has worn this particular favourite on a number of occasions.
The George IV Diadem: The George IV Diadem is one of the most symbolic of all the tiaras from the collection, and it is said to be one of the Queen's favourites. The diadem features a distinctive arrangement of four small arches, each of which is surmounted with a cross or a globe. The diamonds in the diadem were originally owned by George IV, and the piece was designed to incorporate the blue sapphire of St Edward the Confessor, which symbolises the link between the Crown and the Church.