From Tiaras to Brooches, Marvel at the British Royal Family's Gem Extravaganza

3. The Parure of Cambridge Sapphire

Donn by: Teck's Queen Mary Since 1818, the owner Value Estimate: $26,280–$39,420* Among the Royal Collection's oldest items is the Cambridge Sapphire Parure. In 1818, the Parure first appeared. Its name comes from August of Hesse-Kassel, Duchess of Cambridge, who married Prince Adolphus in 1818 and rose to the title of duchess. On her daughter's wedding day in 1943, the Duchess gave her the Cambridge Sapphire Parure.

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The Cambridge Sapphire Parure on Pinterest, at marilola678 The parure was passed down the line to Queen Mary of Teck, who had a fondness for modifying each and every jewel she came into possession of. The Parure's earliest sections date back to 1800. Mary of Teck enhanced the set by increasing the tiara's sapphire count.

4. The Turquoise Tiara by Teck

Worn by: Gloucester Duchess Brigitte Been in possession since 1850 Value Estimated: $43,846.50* Mary of Teck bequeathed the Gloucester Tiara Collection, which includes the Teck Turquoise Tiara. Two generations of duchesses have worn the Teck Turquoise Tiara, which features an incredibly elaborate design that blends turquoise and diamonds. The Teck Tiara was once owned by Mary Adelaide of Cambridge and was a piece of turquoise-heavy jewelry.

Tiara Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, known as The Teck Turquoise, @Susie Jorik, @Corina, and Pinterest The 1850-made outfit included three brooches, a necklace, and earrings. After Princess Mary received the set, she made the Teck Turquoise Tiara shorter. In 1912, E. Wolff & Co., a regular partner of Garrard, modified the Tiara according to Mary of Teck's requirements.