Pristine diamonds owned by Queen Elizabeth II

With her diamond jewellery and embellished attire, Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed a life befitting a genuine queen

Elizabeth II reigned for 96 years

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The Nizam of Hyderabad gave the Queen one of the most exquisite necklaces still in existence as a wedding present

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She chose a 300-diamond drop necklace in platinum that was expertly placed

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Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and Queen Elizabeth II was its face

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70 years as the head of the British monarchy, the Commonwealth, and the indisputable fashion icon of monochrome

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She also wore it on the day of her nuptials to the Duke of Edinburgh

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One of her collection's most contemporary-looking tiaras is the gold and diamond-set piece

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The Queen's mother placed an order for the Queen Mary Fringe Tiara

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One of the most exquisite pieces of jewellery in the collection, The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was given to Queen Mary on her wedding day

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