Prince Philip's Most Thoughtful Custom Jewelry Gifts for Queen Elizabeth Over the Years
Prince Philip had many hobbies throughout his life, and his talent for jewelry design was one that his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, displayed proudly.
Not only were his creations beautiful, but they also carried sentimental meaning. When Philip turned to London jeweller Philip Antrobus to create Elizabeth's engagement ring, he acquired materials that were important to his family and lineage. Philip's mother, Princess Alice, gave him an antique diamond tiara to use to create the ring. The result was a sparkler featuring a three-carat diamond center stone set on a platinum band surrounded by 10 smaller pavé-set diamonds.
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The Duke of Edinburgh used the rest of the diamonds from the tiara to create a dazzling bracelet as a wedding gift to his bride. Elizabeth wore the precious gift on a number of occasions, and it has since been borrowed by her granddaughter-in-law, Kate Middleton.
The gifts weren't just sparkly accessories. Philip took his vow to Elizabeth very seriously and wrote a letter to her mother shortly after their wedding, referring to his bride by her nickname.
"Lilibet is the only ‘thing' in the world which is absolutely real to me," Philip wrote at the time, per Vanity Fair. "My ambition is to weld the two of us into a new combined existence that will not only be able to withstand the shocks directed at us, but will also have a positive existence for the good."
In the early days of their relationship, Philip had a brooch made for Elizabeth in the shape of his naval badge. The couple and their young kids, then-Prince Charles and Princess Anne, lived in Malta from 1949 to 1951 while Philip was stationed there as a Royal Navy officer. As it was before Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1952, they lived a private life, and she was able to be a "regular naval wife." This was a special time for the young family, and Philip had several jewelry pieces designed for Elizabeth that incorporated his naval badge.
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Philip went on to make several pieces of jewelry for Elizabeth throughout their 73-year marriage. When the couple celebrated their 50-year anniversary, Elizabeth said Philip had, "quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know."
Keep scrolling to see photos of Philip's precious gifts to Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth's Engagement Ring
Elizabeth wore her engagement ring consistently throughout her life until her death in September 2022 at the age of 96. Her engagement ring was not considered a crown jewel, items that belong to the sitting monarch, but rather part of her personal collection. One of her family members likely inherited the family heirloom, or it is locked away in the vault of Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth's Naval Brooch
Elizabeth's gorgeous brooch is a reminder of the sweet beginnings of their family.
Queen Elizabeth's Wedding Day Bracelet
Philip's dazzling wedding gift, which he designed and had crafted by Philip Antrobus, sat on Elizabeth's wrist for several royal outings throughout her life. The bracelet proved to be one of her favorite pieces.
Queen Elizabeth's 5th Anniversary Bracelet
Philip outdid himself with the bracelet he tapped Boucheron to create for Elizabeth's fifth anniversary gift. The Duke's naval badge is encrusted in diamonds and surrounded by two sapphire crosses, seemingly a nod to the Greek flag. A ruby cross, perhaps representing the flag of England, is bordered with two roses of York, a nod to Elizabeth's first royal title as Princess Elizabeth of York. The symbols are connected by gold links in the shape of interlocking Es and Ps.
Queen Elizabeth's "Venus" Ruby Brooch
In 1966, Philip awarded Andrew Grima the Duke of Edinburgh's Prize for Elegant Design for his contribution to the craft during post-WWII and for raising the international reputation of modern British jewellery. Philip purchased the "Venus" brooch, made of gold, carved rubies, and diamonds, from Grima's collection that year as a gift for the Queen. Elizabeth wore the piece throughout her life, notably for her and Philip's portraits commemorating their 70th wedding anniversary in 2017.
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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM.