90 Years, 90 Jewels: The Complete Series

An official portrait of the new Queen Elizabeth II, ca. 1953 (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

Happy 90th birthday to HM Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom! For the past ten days, we’ve gone on a historical journey through the Queen’s jewelry collection, from her earliest acquisitions all the way to brand-new pieces. Here’s a list of each of the posts from the series. Enjoy!

Part 1: Early Acquisitions, 1941-1947

Part 2: Wedding Gifts, November 1947

Part 3: Heirlooms of the Crown, 1948-1952

Part 4: Queen Mary’s Bequest, March 1953

Part 5: Queen Mary’s Bequest, March 1953

Part 6: Modern Pieces and Color, 1953-1973

Part 7: From Jubilee to Jubilee, 1973-2002

Part 8: The Queen Mother’s Bequest, 2002

Part 9: Brand-New Jewels, 2002-2016

…and two bonus posts!

Unworn Pieces from the Queen Mother’s Bequest

All My Tiaras: Queen Elizabeth II