Crystal fringe tiara necklace

This piece is inspired by the crowns and regalia of the British Royal Family and is produced under licence by Historic Royal Palaces, London and has been designed by Nicholas Humphery-Smith. A percentage from the sale of this item will go to support the great work of the Historic Royal Palaces, London to up-keep the treasures they look after for future generations to enable you to continue to explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.

The necklace is inspired by one of Queen Elizabeth's II's favourite Tiara's. In 1893 a committee was formed by Lady Greville to raise money from the Girls of Great Britain & Northern Ireland to buy a wedding present for the then Princess Mary of Teck - later to become Queen Mary. They collectively raised £5,000 and bought a tiara from the Crown jewellers - Garrards. It was a festoon and scroll design, surmounted by nine large oriental pearls on diamond spikes. This was then mounted on a bandeau base of alternate round and lozenge collets between two bands of diamonds. It was adapted and worn by Queen Mary throughout her life, and in 1947 she gave it to Princess Elizabeth (Later to become Queen Elizabeth II) as a wedding gift. This was the first tiara the present Queen ever owned, which she still affectionately calls 'Granny's Tiara'.

This item of jewellery comes with a Gift box, romance story card and care instructions.