1The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
Getty The Queen's diamond and pearl looped tiara, worn here on May 22, 1978, is known as the Grand Duchess Of Vladimir Tiara. The tiara was purchased in 1921 by Queen Mary, who bought it from the daughter of the Grand Duchess Vladimir. It was eventually passed down to Mary's granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth, and the tiara is now one of the Queen's favorites.
2The Imperial State Crown
Getty On January 1, 1967, the Queen wore the Imperial State Crown along with the diamond necklace she had worn for her coronation. The crown was made for the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and is set with 2868 diamonds in silver mounts, largely table-, rose- and brilliant-cut, and colored stones in gold mounts, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.
3Burmese Rubies
Getty In 1973, the Queen ordered the Burmese ruby tiara from Garrard. The tiara is set with 96 rubies that were gifted to the Queen by the people of Burma as a wedding present. Here, she's wearing the tiara at a royal gala in May 30, 1977.
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4The Japanese Pearl Choker
Getty This four-strand pearl choker with diamond pendant was commissioned for the Queen by the Japanese government in the early 80's; she's seen wearing it here on November 16, 1983. It's been seen on the Duchess of Cambridge as well.
5Crown Amethyst Suite of Jewels
Getty The Queen's striking amethyst set, which includes a diamond brooch, necklace and earrings, is known as the Crown Amethyst Suite of Jewels or the The Kent Amethysts. The set originally belonged to Queen Victoria's mother, the Duchess of Kent. Elizabeth is seen wearing it here on March 26, 1985.
6The Brazilian Aquamarine Parure
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7Cambridge and Delhi Durbar Parure and Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Getty The Queen's emerald necklace and matching earrings, worn here on October 14, 1989, are known as the Cambridge and Delhi Durbar Parure. The tiara is called Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara (also known affectionately as "Granny's Tiara"), which belonged to Elizabeth II's grandmother, Queen Mary. The tiara originally featured large pearls, which were removed on Queen Mary's orders and refashioned into the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, a favorite of both Princess Diana and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
8The Russian Fringe Tiara
Getty For a state banquet in Iceland on June 25, 1990, the Queen donned the Russian Fringe Tiara.
9The Victorian Suite of Sapphire and Diamond Set
Getty The Queen's diamond and sapphire necklace and earrings, known fittingly as the Victorian Suite of Sapphire and Diamond set, were made originally in 1850 and gifted to Lilibet by her father, King George VI, for her wedding. The matching tiara was made in 1963. She's seen wearing them here on June 11, 1992.
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10The Oriental Circlet
Mark Cuthbert//Getty Images The Oriental Circlet was designed by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, and inspired by Indian jewelry on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851. It was a favorite of the Queen Mother's, and Queen Elizabeth herself has only worn it once, for a 2005 trip to Malta. That night, she paired it with Queen Mary's ruby cluster earrings and the Baring Ruby Necklace, per the Court Jeweller.
11The Cullinan V Heart Diamond Brooch
Getty Originally designed for Queen Mary in 1911, the Cullinan V Heart diamond brooch that the Queen is pictured wearing on March 9, 1989 is about 19 carats.
12The State Diadem
Getty The Queen's diamond crown, which she's pictured wearing on November 13, 2002, is known as the State Diadem and was made in 1820 for King George IV, Queen Victoria's uncle. The diadem is traditionally worn by queens and queens consort to the State Openings of Parliament.
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13Scarab Brooch
Getty This yellow gold, ruby, and diamond "Scarab Brooch" is a favorite of the Queen's and was gifted to her by her husband, Prince Philip, in 1966.
14The Flower Basket Brooch
Max Mumby/Indigo//Getty Images This charming bejeweled basket of flowers brooch was gifted to the Queen by her parents after the birth of Prince Charles in 1948.
15The Lovers Knot Brooch
Ian Gavan/GP//Getty Images The bow-shaped diamond brooch the Queen wore, fittingly, to the 2011 marriage of Kate Middleton and her grandson Prince William, is known as the Lover's Knot brooch and was part of Queen Mary's collection.
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16The Crown Ruby Necklace and Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby Brooch
Getty For the Queen's official visit to Germany on June 24, 2015, she sported the Crown Ruby necklace, designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. The monarch also wore Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby Brooch for the occasion. They were part of the Queen Mother's collection until her death in 2002.
17Three Strand Pearl Necklace
Getty This three-strand pearl necklace must be a favorite of the Queen's as she wears in frequently. Perhaps it is a go-to for the Queen because it was gifted to her by her father, King George VI, or because it is an elegant and simple piece that can be worn with many other jewels.
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