#18: The Strathmore Rose Tiara

Worn by: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother

Owned since: 1923

Estimated value: $500,000*

Before she was the Queen Mother, she was just Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, about to get hitched. Her folks got her the Strathmore Rose Tiara from Catchpole and Williams in 1923. This tiara is special; it’s got a band of diamond flowers and two frames, so you can wear it on your forehead or higher up.

The Queen Mother loved it and even used it as brooches sometimes. No one else has worn it since her… We can understand this, considering that it has a serious 1920s vibe, which might be intimidating for some younger royals to wear today. But there is no denying it is a beautiful piece of jewelry…