The Real Reasons Why Queen Elizabeth's Diamonds Are So Precious

For day-to-day life the Queen favors three strands of pearls, but for special occasions such as a State Opening of Parliament, or official visits, she favors the three strands of diamonds her father gave her in 1950, when she was a 24 year old princess. The 105 brilliant cut diamonds were used from a collection of loose stones that had previously been used to lengthen existing necklaces in the royal collection.