Queen Camilla, Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles and Royal Colonel of the 4th Battalion The Ranger Regiment, attended the Biennial RIFLES Awards Dinner last night.
Her Majesty looked absolutely radiant in a striking red dress, but it was the dazzling serpent necklace around her neck that truly captured everyone’s attention.
Diamond experts at UK jeweller Steven Stone have shared fascinating details about the piece, from its sentimental origins to its impressive value.
“For the occasion, Queen Camilla wore her exquisite serpent necklace, a cherished family heirloom crafted by the renowned jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels. Once belonging to her grandmother, the piece features a stunning coiled serpent design, encrusted with diamonds and boasting ruby-set eyes.
The serpent is a timeless symbol of transformation and immortality – constantly shedding its old skin to make way for renewal. Throughout history, members of the royal family have embraced the serpent motif in their jewellery. Queen Victoria, for example, famously wore a snake-shaped engagement ring, while Queen Alexandra was often seen adorned with a gold serpent bracelet.
One of Her Majesty’s most treasured pieces, its value is hard to pinpoint, but estimates suggest it could be worth around $400,000.”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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