4. Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
Wearer: Elizabeth II, the Queen
Since 1921, the owner
Value Estimate: $470,000
The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara was not at all created by the English. Actually, Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna was the owner of it before she was able to secretly remove the diadem from Russia during the revolution. In 1921, the Duchess sold the tiara to Queen Mary.
Vladimir Tiara, Grand Duchess, @sageofthewoods / Pinterest
In the end, England gained the advantage over Russia, as Mary had to pay $36,000 for the distinction. That puts its current value above $470,000 after accounting for inflation, but that is only a starting point. It’s probably far more valuable than that because of its fascinating history.
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