Queen Victoria's stunning sapphire and diamond coronet is on permanent public display in our Jewellery Galleries – home to our world-class jewellery collection.
One of Victoria's most treasured jewels, the coronet was designed for her by Prince Albert in 1840 – the royal couple's wedding year – and made by Joseph Kitching, partner at Kitching and Abud.
In 1842, Victoria wore the newly completed coronet in a famous portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. Over 20 years later in 1866, Victoria wore the coronet instead of her crown when she felt able to open Parliament for the first time since Albert's death in 1861 – her crown accompanied her, carried on a cushion.
The coronet was acquired through the generosity of William & Judith, and Douglas and James Bollinger as a gift to the Nation and the Commonwealth.
