Royal Tiaras With Strange Histories — The British Crowns That Spark Curiosity

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Royal Tiaras With Strange Histories — The British Crowns That Spark Curiosity

Royals (2 / 1) 16.07.2026 23:07 / Torben


Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara

Made by Bolin for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, this diamond-and-pearl tiara was left behind during the Russian turmoil after 1918. Family members retrieved it and brought it to England; it later entered the British collection, was altered so its pearls could be swapped for emeralds, and became a staple of Queen Elizabeth’s jewellery until 2022.

The Koh-i-Noor Diamond

The 105-carat Koh-i-Noor has a long, contested history: reports trace it to southern India centuries ago and through several empires. Acquired by Queen Victoria in 1849, it was later set in a crown for the Queen Mother’s 1937 coronation, worn again in 1953 and shown on her coffin in 2002. Accounts note claims and cautions about who may safely wear it; the stone is now on display at the Tower of London.