Many people will miss the fashion vitality that Princess Diana brought to the royal family. From trendy outfits to century-old grand jewels, Princess Diana always managed to infuse a sense of liveliness into the stately gems with her unique interpretations. One of Princess Diana's most iconic jewels is the Lover's Knot Tiara, originally owned by Queen Mary. Set with 19 drop-shaped pearls, this tiara perfectly combined regal elegance with the charmingly shy allure of Princess Diana. Another royal jewel, the emerald choker necklace, also found new ways of wearing under Princess Diana's influence. During a visit to Australia, she famously wore the choker around her forehead, paired with a matching evening gown. After dancing with Charles, she captivated everyone present except the Prince himself.

The British royal family possesses a plethora of jewels, ensuring Queen Elizabeth II has never lacked adornments over the decades. Occasionally, she lends some pieces to her daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law, instantly elevating Camilla, Diana, and Kate with radiance and splendor. However, you may not know that there was a time when the British royal jewels were scarce. During the coronation of King George IV, jewels had to be borrowed from nobles to embellish the coronation crown. How King George IV wished to keep these gems after the ceremony, only to be ruthlessly refused by Parliament. So, when did the British royal jewel treasury begin to flourish? This is largely thanks to several generations of queens and queens consort, starting from Queen Victoria onwards. Among them, Queen Mary, the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II, played an indispensable role. A passionate jewelry enthusiast herself, she spent her life either acquiring jewels or collecting treasures from female relatives. The Lover's Knot Tiara and the emerald necklace we mentioned earlier are part of Queen Mary's cherished collection. Moreover, the Crown of Queen Mary, worn by Camilla during her coronation, has once again brought this historically renowned jewelry queen back into the spotlight.