Queen Maxima of the Netherland’s Tiara Collection: Dutch Sapphires, Glittering Emeralds and Dazzling, Historic Jewels

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is widely known for her vibrant, whimsical style. The Dutch royal often fashions looks by Belgian brand Natan, takes inspiration from florals and accessorizes with fanciful hats. Her extensive tiara collection, however, is one element of Queen Maxima’s royal wardrobe that often goes overlooked.

Here, see a selection of the tiaras from Queen Maxima’s collection.

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The Stuart Tiara

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Queen Maxima of The Netherlands wears the Stuart Tiara during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on October 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands accompanied by Queen Maxima are staying at Buckingham Palace during their two day stay in the UK. The last State Visit from the Netherlands was by Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus in 1982. (Photo by Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Queen Maxima of The Netherlands wears the Stuart Tiara during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 23, 2018, in London.

The Stuart Tiara is best known for its prominent display of the Stuart Diamond, also known as the Holland Diamond. The dramatic tiara was made in the late 19th century. Queen Maxima famously wore this tiara to a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in October 2018.

The Ruby Peacock Tiara

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 21: Queen Maxima of The Netherlands posess for an official picture with Halimah Yacob President of Singapore and her husband Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee during an official state banquet at Royal Palace Amsterdam on November 21, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The President of Singapore is in The Netherlands for an three day state visit. (Photo by Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images)
Queen Maxima of The Netherlands poses during an official state banquet at Royal Palace Amsterdam on Nov. 21, 2018, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Ruby Peacock tiara might also be one of Queen Maxima’s most extravagant pieces. The tiara features a removable piece at the center, which resembles a peacock’s tail. Queen Maxima opted to wear the tiara with a monochrome look in November 2018 during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. She coordinated her tiara with her ruby dress and a diamond and ruby brooch.

The Tiara From the Dutch Emerald Parure

APELDOORN, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 03: Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrives for dinner at the Loo Royal Palace on June 3, 2014 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. (Photo by Michel Porro/Getty Images)
Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrives for dinner at the Loo Royal Palace on June 3, 2014, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima has never been averse to playing with color within her royal wardrobe selection. The Dutch royal perfectly matched her ensemble for a dinner at the Loo Royal Palace in June 2014 to the Tiara From the Dutch Emerald Parure, for which she fashioned a green dress and coordinated earrings and necklace. This tiara features a versatile element with removable pieces.

The Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 24: Dutch Princess Maxima poses in a group photo with the Grand Duke of Luxemburg at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands April 24, 2006. Grand Duke Henri and his wife Maria Teresa are here on a three-day visit the the Netherlands. (Photo by Michel Porro/Getty Images)
Dutch Princess Maxima poses in a group photo with the Grand Duke of Luxemburg at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands April 24, 2006.

Along with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, Queen Maxima’s tiara collection also includes the Dutch Aquamarine Parure Tiara. Created in a type of art-deco design, the tiara features diamond baguettes and aquamarine briolettes. Queen Maxima wore the tiara with coordinated earrings and necklace to the Grand Duke of Luxemburg’s state visit in April 2006.

See more tiaras in the gallery below.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands’ Sparkling Tiaras [PHOTOS]

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 21: Queen Maxima of The Netherlands posess for an official picture with Halimah Yacob President of Singapore and her husband Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee during an official state banquet at Royal Palace Amsterdam on November 21, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The President of Singapore is in The Netherlands for an three day state visit. (Photo by Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Queen Maxima of The Netherlands wears the Stuart Tiara during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on October 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands accompanied by Queen Maxima are staying at Buckingham Palace during their two day stay in the UK. The last State Visit from the Netherlands was by Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus in 1982. (Photo by Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
OSLO, NORWAY - MAY 09:  King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, attend an official Gala dinner at the Royal Palace, in Oslo, as part of The Celebrations of the 80th Birthdays of  King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. on May 9, 2017 in Oslo, Norway.  (Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)
OSLO, NORWAY - MAY 09: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, attend an official Gala dinner at the Royal Palace, in Oslo, as part of The Celebrations of the 80th Birthdays of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. on May 9, 2017 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)

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