The dazzling £70million jewellery collection Princess Kate inherited from the late Queen, including £66M necklace

The Sun

21-04-2025

WHEN the late Queen passed away Princess Kate inherited a number of spectacular pieces from her jewellery collection.
The valuable jewels are estimated to be worth a staggering £70million, and include glittering tiaras and diamond necklaces.
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We often see the Princess of Wales paying tribute to the late beloved monarch by wearing some of these heirlooms at events.
Kate being entrusted with the historic pieces is no doubt a testament to her strong bond with Queen Elizabeth II and how she has loyally served as a member of the royal family.
And this is on top of the collection she inherited from Princess Diana, which is said to be worth a total of £16.5million alone.
These include her stunning sapphire engagement ring, South Sea pearl earrings, Collingwood earrings, the Lover's knot tiara, the Saudi sapphire suite and her three-strand pearl bracelet.
From dazzling sets to poignant pieces, here are some of the spectacular jewellery items Princess Kate has inherited from the Queen….
Nizam of Hyderbad necklace - £66million
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Perhaps the most expensive jewellery piece Kate has ever worn in public is the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace, which is worth around £68million.
Jeweller Steven Stone jeweller said: 'The necklace, which was made by Cartier in 1935, is extremely intricate featuring over 50 diamonds nestled in an abstract floral design.
'A piece like this is truly one of a kind.
'The necklace was a wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth from the Nizam of Hyderabad, who was known at the time as one of the wealthiest people in the world.'
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Diamond and leaf earrings - £40,000
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In 2023, Kate paid a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth as she arrived at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday.
Dressed entirely in black the Princess of Wales could be seen wearing a pair of pearl and diamond leaf earrings that are believed to have once belonged to her grandmother-in-law.
Her dazzling studs are thought to be part of a brooch and earring set that belonged to the late monarch.
The elegant brooch is one that Kate has favoured in recent years having last been seen wearing it during the Queen's funeral in September 2022.
Diamond experts at Steven Stone estimated that the precious set is valued at approximately £40,000.
George VI Festoon Necklace - £2.4million
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Princess Kate opted to wear the Queen's George VI Festoon Necklace for her official portraits at King Charles' coronation.
The necklace was made in 1950 at the request of King George VI for his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, who was crowned Queen in 1953.
The stunning three-strand diamond piece is estimated to be worth £2.4million, according to Steven Stone, and contains 105 loose collet-set diamonds from the royal vault.
What jewellery did Princess Kate inherit from the Queen?
WHEN the late Queen Elizabeth II passed away in 2022, she left a number of spectacular pieces to Princess Kate. Here are some of the glittering items in her jewellery box now...
Nizam of Hyderabad necklace — £66 million
Diamond and leaf earrings — £40,000
George VI Festoon Necklace — £2.4 million
Diamond and Pearl Oak Leaf Brooch — £65,000
The Emerald Tassel Suite — £1 million
Japanese Pearl Choker — £23,000
Queen Mary's diamond choker — £260,000
Cartier Halo tiara — £1 million
Maple Leaf brooch — £100,000
Royal Family Order brooch — £39,000
TOTAL: £70,927,000
Diamond and Pearl Oak Leaf Brooch - £65,000
As the Princess of Wales walked in a procession of the late Queen's coffin to Westminster Abbey, she made a poignant tribute by wearing her Diamond and Pearl Oak Leaf Brooch.
The beautiful piece has three leaves which are outlined in yellow gold, with a large pearl in the centre of each, and a collection of small diamonds.
The choice was especially significant as oak has long been associated with royalty, and represents strength, power and longevity.
Gemologist Alexandra Michell from Prestige Pawnbrokers of Channel 4's Posh Pawn estimated it to be worth £65,000.
The Emerald Tassel Suite - £1million
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Princess Kate dazzled in Jamaica in 2022 in a green Jenny Packham organza dress, but it was her jewellery which really shone.
She wore Queen Elizabeth II's emerald and diamond earrings and matching bracelet, which is estimated to be worth £1million.
The Emerald Tassel Suite includes at least four pieces: the necklace, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a ring and is thought to have been a gift from Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates.
Japanese Pearl Choker - £23,000
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Princess Kate paid a touching tribute to the late Queen as she returned to work in December.
In a sweet nod to Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales wore one of her diamond and pearl necklaces as she met with Qatar's royal family.
It was the third time Kate made the heartfelt decision to pair the jewellery with her outfit.
The second time was when she wore it in memory of Queen Elizabeth at her funeral.
Kate first wore the breathtaking choker to Prince Philip's funeral in 2021, adding a set of matching pearl drop earrings, which belonged to The Queen's collection too.
The choker-style necklace is a four strand diamond and pearl piece.
Queen Mary's diamond choker - £260,000
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Kate has been seen wearing Queen Mary's diamond choker as a bracelet instead of a necklace.
It was created around the 1920s and was worn by Queen Mary of Teck in a portrait.
The Art Deco piece comprises of diamond bars and it's not known if it was modified for use as a bracelet over the years.
Cartier Halo tiara - £1million
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This Cartier number is probably most known for its appearance in 2011 as it was the tiara of choice for Kate Middleton on her wedding day to Prince William.
The Cartier Halo tiara was first commissioned by George VI in 1936, three weeks before he ascended the throne, who gave it to the Queen Mary.
It was then gifted to Queen Elizabeth II on her 18th birthday and inherited by Princess Anne, who has worn it several times in its history.
The subtle headpiece features over 1,000 diamonds - 739 brilliant-cut diamonds and 149 baguette.
Maple Leaf brooch - £100,000
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In 2016, Kate wowed in a glamorous red frock as she joined Prince William for a historic reception at British Columbia's Government House in Victoria, Canada.
Kate turned heads in a dazzling £1,000 Preen dress and wore the royal family's diamond maple leaf brooch given to her by the Queen, paying tribute to Canada's national symbol.
The brooch was given to the late Queen Mother by her husband King George VI to mark the state visit to Canada in 1939.
Royal Family Order brooch - £39,000
In 2019, Kate attended a palace reception and accessorised with a special brooch given to her by the Queen - and it's got some eco-friendly credentials.
She wore the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II with an embellished Jenny Packham gown and her late mother-in-law's dazzling Lover's Knot head-piece.
It's an honour given by the monarch to female members of the royal family - but it is traditional made out of ivory.
Since the valuable material is often acquired by killing elephants for their tusks - with its sale now banned in the UK - the mum-of-three had hers made from glass instead.
She was given the brooch, which features a painting of the Queen pinned to yellow ribbon, by Her Majesty in April 2018 for services to the sovereign.