The Crown Jewels: What the Queen Wears

It is no secret that the Queen of England has one of the most impressive collection of jewelry in the world. Whether she is wearing a beautiful brooch, a jewel-encrusted tiara, or a bedazzled bracelet, Queen Elizabeth II knows how to accessorize. Interestingly, most of the pieces that she wears have spectacular stories, too. As the Queen of England, Elizabeth gets to wear tiaras to signify her position in the world. For those of us who do not get to wear tiaras on a regular basis, here is a little background on the different types of headpieces the Queen gets to wear:


A tiara is a headpiece that does not have the same weight and heft of a crown. It is often semi-circular in shape, worn to a formal occasion, and circles a majority of the head. Tiaras also are generally covered in jewels. If the tiara is a full circle, then it is technically called a circlet.


A crown is an ornamental headpiece that belongs to a king, queen, or other form of similar leader. The crown will usually be circular and will have arches. They are often decorated with jewels that have some significance in the country’s history and in the monarchy’s family.


A diadem is another term used to refer to headpieces worn by royalty. The two words diadem and tiara are synonyms, but the term diadem is more grandiloquent than tiara. For example, most people do not talk about prom queens wearing a diadem. It is truly a piece that is meant to be worn by an important person.


A bandeau is a type of headband that is somewhat like a tiara. They are highly bejeweled. They tend to be relatively the same height from the edges to the top. A tiara and circlet will have different levels in height, but the bandeau will not. It is much more subtle, but no less beautiful of a piece of jewelry than a tiara.


The kokoshnik is not native to England or other European monarchies. It originate in Russia and has been a part of their traditional costumes for centuries. Queen Elizabeth has a beautiful, highly jeweled Kokoshnik that was given to Queen Alexandra. It is a headpiece that is taller than a tiara that reaches a crescendo at the center apex of the piece. Queen Amidala from the Star Wars series often wears headdresses that would be categorized as Kokoshnik pieces. These pieces can be designed simply or they can be heavily and ornately designed so they cover all of the hair, the ears, and much of the back of the neck.


The aigrette is a type of ornamentation that is not a crown, but more of a tiny tiara. It does not necessarily have to circle the head. They often have feathers. These were popular during the Roaring ‘20s and resemble something that would be worn by Daisy in The Great Gatsby. They are much smaller than a tiara and often look more like a fancy barrette or other form of hair decoration.


A parure is a set of jewels that usually includes a necklace, tiara, earrings, and other pieces. They are often designed to have similar jewels in the same patterns. The complete set usually also includes a brooch, bracelet, and possibly even a ring, with all of the other pieces. These are usually only reserved for royalty and are often given as gifts for major life events, like a coronation, a major birthday, or a wedding. When they are named, they often include the country of the origin of the jewels or of the owner of the piece. The parure does not need to include a tiara to be an officially named parure.

Earring Storage

At Chasing Treasure, jewelry storage for earrings is one of our specialties. We have one of the largest collections of jewelry boxes and armoires online. Our goal is to make our customers’ lives more organized. We understand that without proper storage, jewelry can become difficult to manage, especially earrings. Fortunately, we have several solutions to make earring storage easy and convenient, because we understand that time is precious.

Jewelry Boxes with Earring Compartments


We have small jewelry boxes that are designed just for holding earrings or other small jewelry items. For example, our Pink Earring Jewelry Storage Box is a perfect option, especially for people who need to have a convenient spot. This jewelry box is ideal for travelers, too. Another option for those who prefer a larger jewelry box with plenty of spots for earrings of different sizes is our Contemporary Earring Jewelry Box. This jewelry box has a pair of drawers for bracelets and other pieces. The glass lid keeps the earrings protected from dust and other household debris like pet dander.


Armoires with Spots for Earrings and More


For an even larger option, our jewelry armoires provide space for earrings, necklaces, and everything else imaginable. One of our best sellers, the Standing Jewelry Case in Dark Walnut has drawers that can hold numerous pieces of jewelry. It includes ring rolls that are perfect for stud earrings, and compartments for the hoops and statement earrings. Armoires like these have drawers that close and decorative lids for the top compartments.


Men’s Valet and Cufflink Cases Hold Earrings


Less expensive options include men’s valet cases and cuff link cases. Travel cases, like the Earring and Cufflink Case, have sueded compartments that can hold pairs of stud earrings and smaller hoops. It also has a pocket that could hold larger statement pieces. Each of the compartments in this case are 1.75” square, which can hold many earrings in a safe, closed space. With small compartments like this, posts are protected from damage. This box closes with a snap to secure everything in place.


Protect Your Investment for Generations to Come


When you decide to invest in good quality jewelry, storing it should be a priority. Without it, the investment can become damaged and lose value because the pieces no longer are worth wearing. When you have a beautiful pieces, they should be taken care of so you can wear them for many years to come. Many beautiful pieces of jewelry can last for generations, which is one good reason to invest in a high quality jewelry case, valet, or armoire.

Why Every Young Girl Needs a Great Jewelry Box

Traditionally, girls often receive a cute little jewelry box with a dancing ballerina. This type of jewelry box is nice for a short amount of time, but once girls start to grow their collections of jewelry the ballerina box becomes too small. Instead of buying the cute little ballerina box, a substantial jewelry box presents a useful and memorable gift alternative. Chasing Treasure has several perfect options for girls who are building their personal collection of jewelry.


The pretty ballerina box is a nice option for young girls - those who have just a few pieces of jewelry. As the collection grows, the ballerina box becomes a sentimental place for special keepsakes - like the little plastic rings, tiny hairbows, and rubbery bracelets. Once that ballerina box becomes full, it is time to move to a jewelry armoire or a glass-topped jewelry box with several drawers.


At Chasing Treasure we offer beautiful and durable jewelry boxes that are destined to become lifelong keepsakes. Some of our personal favorites for girls are the jewelry armoires. We have stand-alone armoires and table-top armoires. Since necklaces are favorites with teens, the armoires with necklaces doors are recommended. Teens also love to wear rings and bracelets, so ring rolls and drawers that safely hold bracelets are useful, too. Our Dark Wood Locking Jewelry Box is ideal for girls because it can hold her jewelry and has room for more.


For a girl who does not have a huge collection of jewelry, but still needs to have a place that will keep it safe from damage, the standard size jewelry box is useful. Our Black Croc Leather Jewelry Box is an elegant table-top box that has plenty of space for a growing collection. It is stylish and safe, making it perfect for a growing girl who wants her special treasures to last. The glass top window lets her look in on her jewelry while the inside keeps the pieces free from scratches and damage from dust. For the girl who gets to travel with her family, there is a small case that has room for a few favorite pieces.


Even though many girls love feminine colors, the elegant options like black and brown will make a young girl feel mature and appreciated for the young woman she is becoming. When the boxes have glass tops and locks, she will recognize that her treasures are truly special. The locks proves to the young girl that her treasures are valuable and the glass top proves that they are beautiful, too. It is important to remember that the jewelry boxes that have glass tops usually do not have mirrors - which is another favorite feature for girls who like to see themselves in their favorite jewelry pieces.


In today’s world, gifts are often given to satisfy a current need or want. But, an elegant and large jewelry box or armoire is a gift for the past, present, and future. Girls can use them to keep their favorite childhood treasures and they can use it accumulate more as they grow. At Chasing Treasure, we strive to meet the needs of growing jewelry collections, so why not start protecting the treasures of the youngest collectors.