The British Royal Family's Stunning Gems and Jewelry Collection

8. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the Regal Circlet of Queen Victoria

Donn by: Victoria the Queen Since 1853, the owner Value Estimate: Not Known The largest diamond from Queen Victoria's original Regal Circlet, which is presently set in the Queen Mother's crown, was removed during its dismantling. The Museum of London is the current home of the frame.

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King Victoria's Emblematic Countess of Wessex Sophie ©Image by Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images Regarding the tiara that Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wore on her wedding day, there is some conjecture. The detachable fleur-de-lis, Maltese cross, and anthemion pieces of this circlet are reported to be exact replicas of the original Regal Circlet.