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Chequers Ring, three-quarter profile The Chequers Ring is one of the few surviving pieces of jewellery worn by Queen Elizabeth I of England. The mother-of-pearl ring, set with gold and rubies, includes a locket with two portraits, one depicting Elizabeth and the other traditionally identified as Elizabeth's mother Anne Boleyn, but possibly her step-mother Catherine Parr.
The coronation of Elizabeth I as Queen of England and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 15 January 1559.Elizabeth I had ascended the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her half-sister, Mary I, on 17 November 1558.
The ring has a large ruby etched with a St George's Cross and bordered by 26 diamonds. Since 1830 it has been on permanent loan from Windsor Castle to Edinburgh Castle where it is displayed with the Honours of Scotland. [188] The coronation ring of Mary II survives in the Portland Collection at Welbeck Abbey. [189]
The tradition of a coronation ring dates back to at least the 13th century but this particular one has been used since the 19th century, when it was made for King William IV's coronation in 1831.
The Significance: Formerly referred to as the Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Camilla's jewels were previously worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II at her own coronation in 1953, as well as by Queen ...
At the time of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, Princess Alice was the Duchess of Gloucester. She was the wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who was the third son of King George V and Queen Mary.
The Spanish ambassador, Antonio de Guarás, noted that in 1577 he gave Mary a jewel that was recognised to refer to Mary, Queen of Scots. It depicted Elizabeth enthroned with a queen in chains, and France and Spain submerged by Neptune. [53] Elizabeth was given jewels during country house entertainments staged during her progresses.
From Queen Camilla's iconic diamond necklace to Kate Middleton's symbolic earrings, here are the best jewelry moments from King Charles's coronation.