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Ahead of the Queen's Platinum #Jubilee, we're taking a look back at some of the royal family's most impressive jewels. When it comes to royal jewellery, it all stays in the family. For centuries, the British royals have passed priceless pieces from one generation to the next — although they don’t always survive intact. “Pieces are often modified to better suit current tastes or to be more wearable for an individual woman,” notes Ella Kay, the expert behind The Court Jeweller. As fashions change, royals are keen to recycle or redesign precious pieces, “simply so they're able to be worn and not just gathering dust”. Whether that means shortening necklaces, as Queen Elizabeth II has done to ensure a better fit, or entirely dissembling stomachers — an accessory often unwearable with modern clothing — most of the royal jewels have been through something of a journey. At the link in our bio, we’ve rounded up 12 royal heirlooms, tracing how they’ve been styled by multiple generations — from the Lover’s Knot Tiara, currently tied to the Duchess of Cambridge, to Princess Diana’s engagement ring.

May 19, 2022