If nothing else, just the expensive jewels left by the royal family to female members, which one is not priceless?
Let's take a look at the most expensive and beautiful crown jewels worn by British, Swedish, Danish, Monaco and Iranian royal families.
Grandma's brooch ($654.38 billion)
The official name of this impressive brooch is Cullinan IV, but it is also affectionately called "Grandma's brooch". 1905 was taken out from Cullinan diamond, which is the largest diamond unearthed in South Africa.
This diamond is edward vere's birthday present. This brooch is made of pear-shaped diamonds of 94.4 carats and pillow-shaped diamonds of 63.6 carats. It was inherited by Queen Elizabeth from her grandmother Queen Mary in 1953.
This brooch is considered to be the most valuable of its kind in the world.
Diana's Swan Lake Necklace ($654.38 million+$74 million)
1997 Before Princess Diana died, Gerald, a crown jeweler, made this pearl necklace with 178 diamonds, which was part of a necklace set.
This necklace was later called "Swan Lake Suit" because Diana wore it in her last official performance of Swan Lake.
After her death, this necklace was sold at a relatively cheap price of $632,000, and then listed again in 20 17-this time it was about $174,000! Give or get.
Kate's Hyderabad necklace ($65,438+$0.2438+$50 million)
In 20 14, Kate borrowed this necklace designed by Cartier for the first time at the annual event of the National Portrait Gallery. The necklace has a shiny 38-carat diamond, plus 13 emerald-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped diamond. Since then, this necklace has become one of her favorites (she also wore it to the Queen's 2065438+.
This necklace was a wedding gift from Mill osman ali khan, the last nizam in Hyderabad in 1947, and one of the richest rulers in the world at that time.
Grevil Emerald Kokoshnik Headdress (130,000 USD)
This crown was worn by Princess You when she got married. Carefully crafted by French jeweler Boucheron in 19 19. It was made of diamonds and emeralds, and was passed on to the Queen Mother by Mrs. Grevil, and later to the Queen Mother.
The headdress is inlaid with diamonds cut by platinum roses, with six emeralds on each side and a huge emerald of 93.70 carats in the middle.
When talking about his "borrowed" wedding crown, You Jinni said, "It's incredible to wear this historical relic lent to me by my grandmother. This is a very proud moment, great! "
Princess Grace's Cartier Engagement Ring ($760,000)
Perhaps this is one of the most famous and charming engagement rings in history (it appeared in Grace Kelly's last film "High Society"). This huge diamond ring of 10.38 carat was not actually used by Prince Rainier to propose marriage.
When the couple announced their engagement, the movie star first displayed a ruby and diamond ring symbolizing the flag of Monaco. However, when the couple got married, Grace wore this diamond ring on her finger until she died young in 1982.
Crown of Noor-Noor-Ain in Iran (120,000 USD)
1958 Entrusted by the last Iranian king, Harry Winston made the Noor-ui-ain crown with white, pink and yellow diamonds. The largest diamond is the 60-carat Noor -ol- ain diamond, which is one of the largest pink diamond in the world.
This crown was originally worn by Shah's third wife, Farah Bhatti, at their wedding, and was later worn in some celebrations.
In the 1970s, when the Iranian royal family was in exile, the crown was detained, and now it is detained in the Central Bank of Tehran.
Cambridge couple tied the knot ($2 million)
This headdress made of pearls and diamonds is Princess Diana's favorite and is now the Duchess of Cambridge's first choice crown. 19 14 was made by the Gallard family for Queen Mary, and 1953 was passed on to Queen Elizabeth.
Princess Margaret's Bo Timor Crown ($5.4 million)
This diamond crown was bought at the auction of 1959. This is Princess Margaret's favorite headdress. She wore it on her wedding day.
However, it became more famous when the princess took a bath in it-nothing else-and asked her husband Lord Snowden to take pictures.
This crown was auctioned by Princess Margaret's children after her death, and the auction price was about $654.38+$6,000. However, gemologist Alexandra Michel recently said, "If this work is auctioned today, I think it can fetch $5.4 million."
The Duchess of Windsor's Cartier Leopard bracelet ($865,438+million)
Wallis simpson's bracelet inlaid with agate and diamond was commissioned by former King Edward in 1952. 20 10 sold $865,438+million, making it the most expensive lot in all auctions in Cartier!
Cartier halo crown ($2.2 million)
Cartier halo crown is made of 739 brilliant cut diamonds and 65,438+049 rectangular diamonds. The queen lent it to the Duchess of Catherine for the first time at her wedding.
This dazzling crown was commissioned by King George VI. Three weeks before he ascended the throne, he gave it to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, and later gave it to Queen Elizabeth 18 on her birthday.
Grevil Garland Necklace (Grevil Floral Necklace, $8.2 million)
This five-strand necklace made by Cartier was given to Queen Elizabeth in 1947.
Grant mobley, a gemmologist, said in an interview: "Because there are many gorgeous diamonds in it, this is a very unique and precious work." "This necklace is about 250 to 300 carats, and the jewelry on it is as big as 5 carats."
Queen Mary's tassel crown ($9 million)
Princess Beatrice, Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth all wore Queen Mary's fringed headdress as "borrowed things" for their wedding.
This crown was commissioned in 19 19. It consists of 47 cone diamonds inlaid with roses, separated by 46 narrow spikes. This crown was originally given to Queen Mary by Queen Victoria at her wedding in 1893.
Swedish embossed headdress (unknown value)
This crown was given to Queen Josephine by her husband Napoléon Bonaparte when she was crowned in 1804. Now it is in the hands of the Swedish royal family. Both Queen Sylvia and Princess Victoria wore it at their wedding.
Royal Danish Jewelry (unknown value)
This crown made of rubies and diamonds was originally made for Napoleon's coronation ceremony and was finally collected by Danish Queen ingrid and Prince Frederick. Now Princesse Marie likes it very much!
Diana and Kate's sapphire engagement ring ($675,000)
Unlike many other exquisite items in the royal treasure, Diana's signature 12 carat sapphire engagement ring was not specially made for her.
On the contrary, Diana was selected from Galal's collection catalogue, which caused controversy among some members of the royal family.
20 10 Prince William proposed to Kate with his mother's ring and explained the emotional reasons in the engagement interview.
"This is my mother's engagement ring, which is very special to me, just like Kate is very special to me now. It is correct to put the two together ... This is a fact. I make sure that my mother has not missed today's exciting moment and we will spend the rest of our lives together. " Whoa whoa whoa!
Queen Mary Riviera Diamond Necklace ($654.38+$800,000)
Princess Margaret's favorite necklace was sold at Christie's in 2006. Simple and generous, inlaid with 34 old-fashioned diamonds.
Queen Mary Bando's Crown ($3.6 million)
The crown of Queen Mary Bando worn by Megan markel at the wedding once belonged to the Queen's grandmother, Queen Mary of Tektronix.
Diamond and platinum rings are characterized by criss-crossing oval and paved diamonds, as well as bright-cut diamonds.
"Speaking of headdresses, I was lucky to choose this gorgeous Art Deco ribbon headdress," Megan recalled the glittering headdress at the wedding.