If You Could Be Queen Even For One Day, Which One Would You Wear?

Burmese Ruby Tiara

When Queen Elizabeth II got married in 1947, she was given 96 Rubies from the people of Burma. They believe that there are 96 illnesses that can plague the human body and that Rubies will protect you from those illnesses. It wasn't until years later, in 1973 when the Queen commissioned Garrard to make this tiara. With Rubies she was gifted set in Gold and Diamonds taken from the Nizam of Hyderabad Tiara, which was also a wedding gift set in Silver. She wanted something of her own. She has since inherited the Crown rubies since the Queen Mother's death. She wears this crown often.

Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara

Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, former President and Brazilians gifted the Queen a set of aquamarine necklace and earrings. Queen Elizabeth loved the Aquamarine jewelry so much that in 1957 she ordered Garrard & Co, London to design and make a matching tiara. This tiara was redesigned in 1971. For the most part Queen Elizabeth leaves most of the crowns and tiaras as is but has redesigned a few using jewels from other tiaras and crowns and other pieces of jewelry. However her grandmother Queen Mary was always redesigning her gems.

This set is my personal favorite!

Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Made by supplied by R. & S. Garrard & Co, this tiara was purchased by a committee of girls from Great Britain and Ireland, chaired by Lady Eva Greville, to give to Queen Mary as a wedding gift. The original entry in Garrard's Royal Ledger shows that it was originally surmounted by 14 large oriental pearls which were later used in the Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara, which were replaced by 13 brilliant-cut diamonds. The tiara could also be worn as a necklace or even, when dismantled and mounted on a smaller frame, as a coronet. Queen Mary gave her Queen Mary gave her granddaughter, then Princess Elizabeth, this tiara on her wedding day. This is said to be Queen Elizabeth 11's favorite.

Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara

In 1913 Queen Mary commissioned Garrard to make this tiara. Queen Mary had a love for what we call now a days, "Bling". This tiara symbolizes friendship, love and affection. Queen Mary's design of this was inspired by Princess Augusta of Hesse' tiara which was very similar with huge pearls along the top. Although the tiara made many appearances in the 1950's at formal engagements, it wasn't worn until the Queen loaned it out to her daughter -in- law, Princess Diana who wore it often even though it was quite heavy and gave her headaches.

The George IV State Diadem

Made by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell in 1820, this crown was originally made for King George IV, this diadem has been worn by queens ever since. unlike other royalty that have worn this crown on many occasions, take Queen Victoria for example who would wear it to her children's christenings, Queen Elizabeth only wears it to state occasions: she wears it to and from each State Opening of Parliament and for official portraits. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Queen Elizabeth 11's reign; on her head, it adorns stamps, money, and more official images.

St Edward's Crown

Dating back to, 1661 St Edward's Crown was made for the coronation of Charles II, following the restoration of the monarchy. A new crown was produced because the original St Edward's Crown was melted down under the rule of Oliver Cromwell. Queen Elizabeth 11 has only worn it once. Most likely agreeing with her Two predecessors, Victoria and King Edward turned down wearing the crown for their coronation because it is so heavy weighing 2.23kg. Instead opting for the Imperial State Crown.