#28: The Maple Leaf Brooch
Worn by: Queen Elizabeth II
Owned since: 1939
Estimated value: $75,000*
The Queen loved showing off her Maple Leaf Brooch, and who could blame her? It’s got these dazzling diamonds and super sharp edges, making it a perfect match for any outfit. But the story behind this brooch is just as cool as the diamonds themselves.
Way back in 1939, King George VI gave it to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, when they visited Canada. Then, ten years later, Princess Elizabeth (who wasn’t Queen yet) wore it on her own trip to Canada. Even after the Queen Mother passed away in 2002, the brooch stayed in the family. It’s like a little piece of royal history that’s been passed down through the generations!