
The Queen Mother loved elaborate brooches with pendants, and her collection included a particularly lovely example of the design style, set with diamonds and sapphires.
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The Queen Mother loved elaborate brooches with pendants, and her collection included a particularly lovely example of the design style, set with diamonds and sapphires.

It’s officially the month of May—and since the most famous Royal May of all was undoubtedly Queen Mary, we’re going to be devoting several articles to some of her lesser-known jewels this month. Let’s kick things off with a look at a long-lost sparkler: the Ladies of England Tiara.

On this date in 1960, Princess Margaret of the United Kingdom arrived at Westminster Abbey for her royal wedding, wearing a remarkable diamond tiara that became iconic. Today, in honor of the anniversary, let’s talk a little bit about the Poltimore Tiara.