61. Blue Topaz Earrings
Worn By: Kate Middleton
Owned Since: 2011
Estimated Value: $18,000*
Kate has always been the first to match her jewelry to her gown. When it comes to coordination, Middleton has her style down to a fine art. Back in 2015, she attended the James Bond Spectre premiere wearing a lovely pale blue Jenny Packham dress.
Blue Topaz Earrings Kate Middleton @Earrings / @Sunshine Style / Pinterest
She coupled them with stunning chandelier blue topaz earrings that dazzled with every flash of the camera. Kate likely borrowed the white gold diamond-encrusted earrings from her mother, Carole Middleton, as Carol was spotted wearing them at Kate’s wedding reception back in 2011.
62. The Cullinan V Heart Diamond Brooch
Worn By: Queen Elizabeth II
Owned Since: 1911
Estimated Value: $9.4 million*
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they’re also synonymous with the House of Windsor. Her Majesty owns an incredibly beautiful brooch called the Cullinan V Heart Diamond. The heart-shaped rock was first designed for Queen Mary back in 1911 and has an 18.8 carat stone.
The Cullinan V Heart Diamond Brooch Queen Elizabeth II @BritishVogue / Twitter.com | @Daily Mail / Pinterest
Given the number of carats and the wonderful history of the brooch (it was once part of the largest diamond ever found), this particular piece is likely worth in excess of $9.4 million. When it comes to accessories, the Windsors really know how to do it best.
63. Mappin & Webb Diamond Necklace & Earrings
Worn By: Kate Middleton
Owned Since: 2016
Estimated Value: $8,100*
Every parent knows that christenings mean new dresses and lots of family photos. Kate decided to spruce up her outfit for Princess Charlotte’s big day back in 2016 by pairing it with a subtle diamond necklace and earrings set from Mappin and Webb.
Mappin & Webb Diamond Necklace & Earrings Kate Middleton @katemiddletonnn / Instagram.com | @Martha Putnam / Pinterest
The modern pieces feature floral diamond motifs in charming white gold, for a timeless and classic look. The Duchess won’t cringe when she looks back at these photos! At $8,100 it’s unlikely that any of us will find these in our Christmas stockings, but we can dream.
64. Megan Markle’s Engagement Ring
Worn By: Meghan Markle
Owned Since: 2017
Estimated Value: $350,000*
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s engagement photos were slightly different from other engagement photos from the royal family when they made the announcement in 2017. The black and white photos debuted Meg’s Cleave and Company ring, but it was more than a very expensive rock.
Megan Markle’s Engagement Ring @Marie Claire / @Anita Bentz / Pinterest
At a cost of $350,000, Harry included an ethically-sourced diamond from Botswana to pay homage to the couple’s first vacation together. He then took two diamonds from a brooch of his mothers and nestled them on either side, for a truly iconic piece of jewelry that Meg couldn’t say no to.
65. Birks “Snowstorm” earrings
Worn By: Meghan Markle
Owned Since: 2018
Estimated Value: $12,000*
As soon as fans spotted Meghan Markle wearing these diamond earrings by Birks, they wanted to know everything about them. Suddenly imitation earrings popped up all over the place, selling out on websites like Etsy.
Birks “Snowstorm” earrings Meghan Markle @Lisa Paramita / Pinterest
After all, the average person can’t afford to shell out $12,000 for a pair of studs – however much we would like to. The sweet earrings certainly suited Meghan and they must be a favorite of the Duchess’, considering that she wore them to her wedding rehearsal dinner in 2018.
66. The Flower Basket Brooch
Worn By: Queen Elizabeth II
Owned Since: 1948
Estimated Value: $50,000*
As you may have guessed by now, Her Majesty has tons of brooches. She has so many that she would probably struggle to wear them all frequently. However, Liz is also a sucker for sentimentality. This jeweled brooch looks just like a flower basket and was given to her by her mother and father after the birth of Prince Charles in 1948.
The Flower Basket Brooch Queen Elizabeth II @Suzanne Chenoweth / @edwin hutcheson / Pinterest
The quaint piece is interesting to look at and is different to many of the Queen’s other pieces. The brooch means so much to Elizabeth that she wore it for the first official photographs of Prince Charles.
67. Meghan’s Galanterie Diamond Stud Earrings
Worn By: Meghan Markle
Owned Since: 2018
Estimated Value: $17,000*
Every bride needs something new to wear on their wedding day. Meghan Markle went all out for her big day in 2018, investing in several Cartier pieces – or at least, graciously receiving them. The Galanterie diamond studs are stunning yet simple, providing just enough pop to accentuate Meghan’s features.
Meghan’s Galanterie Diamond Stud Earrings @Meghan’s Fashion / Pinterest
The Duchess of Sussex loves them so much that she wore them to the christening of her son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor on July 6, 2019. They looked just as good the second time around as they did on the first, which is a blessing considering how much they cost.
68. The Five Aquamarine Tiara
Worn By: Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Owned Since: 1968
Estimated Value: $1.5 million*
The Five Aquamarine Tiara worn by Sophie, Countess of Wessex is largely a mystery. Early on in Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, Brazil gifted her with many dazzling aquamarines. The Queen made a tiara out of these, but the Queen’s version hasn’t been seen since 1970.
The Five Aquamarine Tiara Sophie, Countess of Wessex @Henriette Lange / @margaret watson / Pinterest
When Sophie made her aquamarine debut back in 2012, there were striking similarities between the two pieces, but they weren’t the same. For a start, Sophie’s tiara features five big aquamarines in a pretty row, while Liz’s was a little more complex. Regardless of where it came from, it’s worth $1.5 million and an honorable addition to anyone’s collection.
69. The Kent City of London Fringe Tiara
Worn By: Princess Michael of Kent
Owned Since: 1934
Estimated Value: $1 million*
The City of London was so thrilled when the Duke of Kent married Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark in 1934 that it offered up a very decent wedding gift. The government gifted the bride with the Kent City of London Fringe Tiara.
The Kent City of London Fringe Tiara Princess Michael of Kent @HARPER’S BAZAAR AUSTRALIA / @margaret Watson / Pinterest
This tiara is very similar to the Vladimir Fringe Tiara that the Princess wore on her wedding day, but it shouldn’t be mistaken for it. Marina may not have worn the diadem when she tied the knot but she did sport it when attending several other special occasions, like the Greek state visit in 1963.
70. Mother of Pearl & Diamond Necklace & Earrings
Worn By: Kate Middleton
Owned Since: Approx. 2018
Estimated Value: $17,400*
Any jewelry enthusiast knows that Van Cleef & Arpels is the designer to beat. Elizabeth Taylor was a huge fan of the luxury French jeweler, having owned several pieces over the course of her life. Kate Middleton has her very own Mother of Pearl and diamond set which she doubted a couple of years ago.
Mother of Pearl & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Kate Middleton @Dress Like a Duchess / Pinterest | @katemiddletonjewels / Instagram.com
The design wasn’t custom made for the Duchess but is rather one of the designer’s best-selling pieces. It’s not hard to see why Kate opted for this $17,000 set as it’s the embodiment of luxury.