EXCLUSIVEInside Queen Camilla's £9million jewellery showcase in Italy: From royal heirlooms to sentimental family pieces
King Charles and Queen Camilla have just wrapped up their first major engagement of the year - a state visit to Italy.
Coinciding with their 20th wedding anniversary, the visit saw Camilla showcase several symbolic jewellery pieces, including a brooch reminiscent of her wedding bouquet and a treasured necklace once owned by her mother.
To commemorate the occasion, fine jewellery and diamond experts at Steven Stone have highlighted some of the most remarkable pieces in Camilla's collection - together estimated to be worth over £9million.
Maxwell Stone told MailOnline: 'Queen Camilla's jewellery choices are a masterclass in royal tradition - they're rich in history, deeply personal and symbolically resonant.
'Rather than opting for showy opulence, Camilla tends to lean into jewellery that tells a story, reinforcing her image as a grounded and emotionally intelligent royal figure.
'Her selections also subtly communicate her commitment to her role and the monarchy, blending personal history with institutional legacy.
'She often selects heirloom pieces with storied pasts, such as the 40-carat Prince Albert brooch, originally commissioned for Queen Victoria, and the Greville Ivy Leaf clips, gifted to Queen Elizabeth II on her 21st birthday.
'Her Celtic Knot brooch, once belonging to Queen Mary, further reinforces her connection to royal lineage.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have just wrapped up their first major engagement of the year - a state visit to Italy - which saw Camilla don several symbolic jewellery pieces
'Through these pieces, Camilla honours tradition, celebrates personal milestones, and adds emotional depth to official engagements - blending the past and present with timeless elegance.'
Below, we break down some of her most striking pieces seen in Italy.
Lily of the Valley Brooch - estimated value: £10,000
Camilla often selects jewellery with deep personal meaning, and for her 20th wedding anniversary portrait with Charles, she chose a particularly symbolic piece - the Lily of the Valley brooch.
Captured in the garden of the British Ambassador to Italy's residence, Camilla wore the exquisite Fabergé creation. Adorned with diamonds and pearls, the brooch mimicked a delicate spray of lily of the valley.
'Camilla likely chose the Lily of the Valley brooch for her anniversary portrait because it's a deeply personal and symbolic piece,' Mr Stone commented. 'The flower was part of her wedding bouquet, making it a poignant emblem of her marriage to King Charles.
'Lily of the valley traditionally represents humility, purity and lasting love - all fitting sentiments for celebrating 20 years of marriage.
'By wearing it in the portrait, Camilla quietly honoured the couple's relationship, evoking memories of their wedding day, and reinforcing the romantic significance of the occasion, all while staying true to her elegant and understated style.'
Though the brooch once belonged to the Queen Mother, there's no record of her wearing it. In contrast, Camilla has worn the piece on several significant occasions, including her daughter Laura's wedding in 2006.
While not the most valuable brooch in the royal vaults, its emotional resonance makes it one of the most meaningful.
Queen Camilla often selects jewellery with deep personal meaning for important portraits, and for her 20th wedding anniversary photograph with King Charles, she chose a particularly symbolic piece - the Lily of the Valley brooch
Prince Albert Brooch - estimated value: £8,000,000
During a visit to Quirinale Palace, Camilla wore the historic and highly valuable Prince Albert brooch.
This extraordinary piece was commissioned by Prince Albert in 1840 as a wedding gift for Queen Victoria.
Given to her the night before their wedding, it quickly became one of her most cherished possessions and remained a constant in her wardrobe throughout her life.
The brooch later became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II and was often seen in her most iconic appearances.
The design features a striking oval or cushion-cut sapphire - estimated to be at least 40 carats - surrounded by a halo of 12 large diamonds, collectively weighing around 12 carats.
The sapphire's vivid hue and clarity suggest it may have originated from Burma, famed for producing some of the world's finest gemstones.
During a visit to the Quirinale Palace, Camilla wore the historic and highly valuable Prince Albert brooch. The piece was previously a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II and was often seen in her most iconic appearances
Celtic Knot Brooch - estimated value: £80,000
At a reception for the British-Italian community in Rome, held at Villa Wolkonsky, Camilla wore Queen Elizabeth's emerald and diamond Celtic knot brooch.
Dating back to 1893, the brooch was originally a wedding gift to Queen Mary.
Its elegant design resembles a Celtic knot - diamond-lined loops encircling a central cabochon emerald - symbolising eternal love, strength and unity.
The piece's timeless symbolism and historic significance made it a fitting choice for Camilla during a week of personal celebration.
At a reception for the British-Italian community in Rome, held at Villa Wolkonsky, Camilla chose to wear Queen Elizabeth's emerald and diamond Celtic knot brooch
Pearl Choker - estimated value: £50,000
For her 20th wedding anniversary, Camilla re-wore her civil ceremony dress, accessorised with her signature four-strand pearl choker.
Crafted from cultured pearls, the necklace featured a round clasp adorned with Edwardian-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 3 carats.
The Edwardian style, known for its femininity and grace, perfectly complemented Camilla's refined presence as a senior royal.
For her 20th wedding anniversary, Camilla re-wore her civil ceremony dress, accessorised with her signature four-strand pearl choker - a frequent choice for daytime events
Turquoise and Diamond Necklace - estimated value: £150,000
At a state banquet in Rome, Camilla dazzled in a vivid turquoise necklace, featuring cabochons framed in sparkling diamonds and accentuated with graceful fringes.
Believed to be a family heirloom inherited from her mother, the necklace previously made an appearance at Charles' 50th birthday celebration.
Mr Stone noted that it 'highlights Camilla's appreciation for family legacy.'
Dating back to the 19th century, both the necklace and matching earrings have featured in several of Camilla's pre-marriage appearances.
Cluster Earrings - estimated value: £850,000
Paired with her turquoise and diamond necklace, Camilla also wore one of her most beloved pairs of diamond earrings.
These elegant cluster earrings, part of a demi-parure, featured pear-cut diamonds arranged in a cascading design.
According to Mr Stone, they 'carry emotional weight as they date back to the early days of her royal marriage'.
Their sentimental value is matched by their dazzling elegance.
At a state banquet in Rome, Camilla dazzled in a vivid turquoise necklace, featuring cabochons framed in sparkling diamonds and accentuated with graceful fringes. She teamed the piece with one of her most beloved pairs of diamond earrings
Greville Ivy Leaf Clips Estimated Value: £64,000
While meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican, Camilla chose the Greville Ivy Leaf Clips, set with brilliant-cut diamonds framed by pavé-set platinum leaves.
Commissioned from Cartier by Dame Margaret Greville, the set was bequeathed to Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) in 1942.
In turn, she passed them to Princess Elizabeth as a 21st birthday gift during the 1947 South Africa royal tour.
Queen Elizabeth II frequently wore the clips during her reign, notably for her Platinum Jubilee, making them a piece rich with heritage and significance.
While meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican, Camilla chose the historic Greville Ivy Leaf Clips, set with brilliant-cut diamonds framed by pavé-set platinum ivy leaves. They were presented to Queen Elizabeth as a 21st birthday gift in 1947
Square Brooch - estimated value: £20,000
On the final day of the state visit, Camilla attended a reception in Ravenna with President Sergio Mattarella to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation.
Dressed in a demure A-line gown by Anna Valentine, she accessorised with a new yellow gold square brooch encrusted with sparkling diamonds, created by Italian designer Lucia Odeschalchi.
The brooch had not been seen on Camilla before, sparking speculation that it may have been an anniversary gift – a modern addition to her ever-evolving jewellery collection.
Dressed in a demure A-line gown by Anna Valentine, Camilla accessorised with a new yellow gold square brooch encrusted with sparkling diamonds, created by Italian designer Lucia Odeschalchi
