The British Crown's Most Breathtaking Jewels

4. The Brooch with Maple Leaf

Donn by: Elizabeth II, the Queen Since 1939, the owner Value Estimate: $75,000 Over the years, the Maple Leaf Brooch has been observed on the Queen multiple times. Its striking diamonds and delicately crafted edges make it the ideal addition to any ensemble. The brooch's history is equally as rich as the diamonds that go into making it.

The Maple Leaf Brooch Queen Elizabeth II | Facebook.com | @inspiremagazinecanada | @buckinghampalaceshop When they visited Canada in 1939, King George VI gave Queen Elizabeth the item for the first time. Ten years later, Princess Elizabeth—who had not yet assumed the throne—wore it to The Great White North as well. The artwork remained in the Queen Mother's possession until her death in 2002.