5. North Wales Ladies Leek Brooch
Donn by Alexandra the Queen
Since the early 1900s
Value Estimate: $5,000–$10,000*
The Duchess of Cornwall is among the members of the royal family who have worn the Ladies of North Wales Leek Brooch. The brooch, which reads “To Our Own Princess” in Welsh, is crafted from emeralds and diamonds. This brooch was once owned by Queen Alexandra, the monarch of the early 1900s.
North Wales Ladies Pinterest/@unique19111/Leek Brooch
In addition to being the spouse of the Prince of Wales, Queen Alexandra was a style star in her own right. Women in the nineteenth century scrambled to imitate her appearance. For instance, Alexandra frequently covered up a scar on her neck with chokers. For this reason, chokers gained enormous popularity as a fashion accessory in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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