A Brief History On The Queen Elizabeth’s Brooches

Queen Elizabeth’s Brooches were pinned to her public-facing coats & dresses. Not only an elegant outfit adornment, but also the delicate jewels are steeped in royal history.

The Cullinan V, IV & III brooches, feature diamonds from the Cullinan collection. Elizabeth inherited the famous gemstones from her grandmother, Queen Mary in 1953. Who adapted the Delhi Durbar Tiara to make the III & IV brooches in 1912. In addition the set also includes the largest clear-cut diamond in the world, the Cullinan I, which is mounted in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross, while the second-largest is featured in the Imperial State crown. 

Furthermore One of Queen Elizabeth’s most sentimental brooches – the Six Petal Diamond Flower brooch – was reportedly given to her by the household staff for her 21st birthday. She wore the jewel in the years prior to becoming queen…