Queen Elizabeth’s Fanciest Jewelry of All Time — Large Diamonds, Rubies and Pearls!
Her Majesty is seated at her desk in Windsor Castle’s White Drawing Room, taking the first glimpse of the much-anticipated speech. The festive red top she wears is adorned with her signature pearls, sapphire chrysanthemum and brooch. This jewelry item is full of emotion and history.
Multiple sources claim that the extravagant design was gifted to Elizabeth in 1946 by the British Princess Oil Tanker. It is still a beloved part of her extensive collection of brooches, even 75 years later.
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The brooch has been worn by Queen Elizabeth on many life milestones, including those shared with the Duke of Edinburgh. It was worn by Queen Elizabeth on her honeymoon in Broadlands (Hampshire) in 1947.
Another was for a 1951 family portrait, which featured Prince Phillip, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. Princess Anne was just a baby at the time. Phillip smiled softly and Elizabeth smiled big.
It was worn again by her in November 2017, to commemorate their 70th wedding anniversary. Below is the same photo Queen Elizabeth II keeps on her desk at the White Drawing Room.
The nation will hear her next address, marking her 69th speech on Christmas Day. Her first was on December 25th 1957.
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This year, Queen Elizabeth II cancelled her plans to attend Sandringham’s annual Christmas celebration for the royal family in eastern England.
