Precious floral brooches are a fundamental part of British Royal women’s fashion. They are not only decorative objects but also contain a lot of profound meaning.
These jewels are not only valuable for money but also imprinted with history. When the first owner dies, they are passed on to generations to come.
1. Turquoise and diamond brooches 
Jewelry expert Vincent Meylan said this flower brooch was originally a wedding gift from King Edward VII to Mary of Teck in 1893. Mary kept it until her death in 1953. Later, the Queen Elizabeth II is the heir to this jewelry. But she only used it once in 2014 and once in April 2020. 2. The sapphire crystal flower of Queen Maria Feodorovna 
Many historians and jewelry experts believe this jewelry dates back to 1866. In that year, King Edward VII and future Queen Alexandra (then Prince and Princess of Wales) presented the flower. Dressed for Queen Alexandra’s sister, Minnie, to commemorate her marriage to future Russian Emperor Alexander III. It was a flower brooch made of sapphire cabochon, surrounded by two rows of diamonds and had a drop of pearl hanging from another diamond. After her marriage, Minnie became known as Queen Maria Feodorovna. That is the origin of the name of this flower. After her death, her daughters inherited the jewelry. It was later acquired by Queen Mary, Elizabeth II’s grandmother, at auction. 3. Flowers and diamonds of the Prince of Wales 
This jewelry is one of the most special accessories of Princess Diana. It is meant to represent 3 feathers on the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales. Originally, the flower brooch was a wedding gift for Princess Alexandra in 1863. Later, the Queen Dowager returned to Princess Diana in 1981. With her ‘sassy’ personality, Princess Diana turned it into a necklace. 4. Queen Victoria’s Bow 
This beautiful bow is actually part of a set of 3 bows. They were created by the famous jeweler Garrard in 1858. Queen Victoria likes to wear 2 or 3 bows in this bow set when attending special events. Queen Elizabeth II also wears this jewelry on the most important occasion. It was September 9, 2015, the anniversary of her certification as the longest reigning monarch in royal history. 5. New Zealand silver fern 
According to research done in the historical archives of Auckland libraries, this floral brooch was a Christmas gift that Queen Elizabeth II received in 1953 from Lady Allum, Sir John Allum’s wife, The mayor of Auckland at that time. Later, Kate inherits that precious jewelry. She always wears it when attending New Zealand related events. 6. Cullinan V 
The heart-shaped gemstone is part of a giant diamond mined in the South African mine in 1905. That precious diamond is said to be worth more than 3 thousand carats. Initially, the flower brooch was owned by Mary of Teck, the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth. Now, the Queen is the owner of this special brooch. She wore it during London Fashion Week 2018. 7. Cullinan III and IV 
It is thought that the South African diamond block above has been cut into 105 pieces. Two of those pieces are Cullinan III and Cullinan IV. They are often combined together as a complete flower brooch. Cullinan III is pear-shaped and weighs about 94 carats. And Cullinan IV 63 carat is cut into a square. 8. True Lover’s Knot of Queen Mary 
This is also a Queen Elizabeth jewelry inherited from Queen Mary. This brooch is unique for two reasons: first it has a tassel shaped bow shape, unlike other neatly brooches; The second is that the Queen always wears it when attending weddings by family members. In 1960, she used it at the wedding of her sister, Princess Margaret. In 2011, she reused the flower brooch for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. 9. Royal Navy Gold Dolphin Badge 
This adornment is decorated with pictures of 2 dolphins, anchors and a crown. It was introduced by the Royal Navy in 1972. According to an article by reporter Richard Palmer, the navy gave this badge to the Duchess of Cambridge. She then wore it during the Thames River parade for Queen Elizabeth’s diamond celebration in 2012. 10. Brazilian emerald green blouse 
In 1953, the president and the people of Brazil gave Queen Elizabeth the coronation gift (consisting of a necklace and earrings) made of aquamarines and diamonds. Love this stone so much, she added a matching tiara. After that, the Brazilian Government added bracelets and flowers to give to the Queen. 11. Lilies of the city of London This flower brooch is a gift from the City of London to the Queen in 1947 when she was still a Princess. It is a symbol of the free city, the capital of England – London. The Queen often wears this jewelry to outdoor celebrations. 12. Flower install Jardine Star 
According to the book ‘The Queen’s Jewels’ by Leslie Field, a Scottish aristocrat, Lady Jardine presented this jewelry to Queen Elizabeth in 1981. It was made entirely of diamonds. This is one of the most beloved brooches of the Queen. 13. The Shamrock – The Irish Guardian 
Shamrock is the t term used to refer to a small branch of a clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. St. Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland – is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Trinity. Kate regularly wears this brooch to events related to Ireland and Irish culture in general (like St. Patrick’s Day). According to author James Wilson, in 1961, the Irish Guard Regiment gave this jewelry to Princess Mary. Other members of the royal family that used to wear shamrock are the Empress Dowager and Princess Anne.
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