In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II received a tiara as a wedding gift from the Nizam of Hyderabad, along with a matching necklace. The Indian prince graciously allowed her to personally select the pieces to ensure they were to her liking.
While the late monarch seldom wore the tiara during her long reign, she frequently adorned herself with the necklace and two of the three detachable brooches, which were originally set into the sparkling headpiece.
Diamond experts at UK retailer Steven Stone have closely examined the brooches, uncovering all the details about the remarkable jewels – from their craftsmanship to what makes them so special.
Originally part of a tiara, these jewels were a gift from one of the world’s richest men, the Nizam of Hyderabad, who bestowed Queen Elizabeth II with a magnificent diamond necklace and tiara as a wedding gift in 1947.
Although the tiara was later dismantled to craft a new headpiece, its original floral design – made by Cartier from diamonds and platinum – boasted three detachable brooches, beautifully shaped like roses.
The late monarch cherished the brooches and wore them frequently, either as a pair or on their own. She famously donned two of the smaller rose brooches at Government House in Melbourne during her 1954 tour of Australia.
The diamond necklace, still in its original condition, has since been worn by the Princess of Wales.
“In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II received a tiara and diamond necklace from one of the world’s wealthiest men, The Nizam of Hyderabad, who gifted her the sparkling pieces for her wedding.
Made by Cartier and crafted from platinum, the floral design tiara featured three detachable brooches, depicting gorgeous roses. Though the diamond necklace remains in its original condition and has been worn by the Princess of Wales on several occasions, the tiara was dismantled to make another headpiece.
Queen Elizabeth II kept the detachable brooches and wore them frequently through her lengthy reign – either as a pair or individually. From looking at the pair of brooches together, the diamonds and level of detail is incredible. We would value them at around £80,000 to £100,000.”
Maxwell Stone, Creative Director, Steven Stone
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