Uncover the British Monarchy's Stunning Jewelry Collection

10. The Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet for Queen Mary

Donn by: The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton
Since the 1900s, the owner
Value Estimate: $50000
The granddaughter of the Queen, Queen Mary, previously wore this exquisite band of diamonds as a choker. These days, Kate Middleton is wearing a bracelet that appears equally stunning.

The Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet of Queen Mary Middleton, Kate ©(c) Stephen Pond via Getty Images
Although Kate has donned it multiple times, the Queen Mother also admired it. Actually, she decided to wear the item in the official 75th birthday photos that Norman Parkinson took of her. The Queen Mother gave it a completely new lease of life, even if the Duchess of Cambridge looks lovely and refined wearing it.
The Queen Mother passed away in 2002, one year before Kate and Prince William began dating, thus the Duchess was never able to meet the great-grandmother of her husband. There is a hint that HRH would have supported Will's decision. Kate is the only one who can truly give this bracelet justice.

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