10 of Princess Diana's Most Iconic Jewelry Moments

August 31 marks the 23rd anniversary of the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and family, friends, and fans around the globe are commemorating the iconic royal in their own special ways.

Diana's brother, Spencer, shared an image via Twitter this morning of the "family duty" he carries out each year of raising a flag at the family estate, which is home to his sister's grave site. Prince William and Harry have also shared a touching (and rare) joint statement, noting that the statue they commissioned in 2017 to be commemorated in Diana's honor will be installed on what would have been her 60th birthday on July 1, 2021.

We're sharing our admiration for the princess and her legacy by highlighting the royal's best jewelry moments—from the signature pearl chokers she wore during good times and bad to blazing blue gemstones she wore as headbands. Many of these pieces have gone on to become some of the most famous jewels in the world.

This family heirloom belonged to Diana's father, John Spencer, Eighth Earl of Spencer, and earned "icon" status when worn with her David and Elizabeth Emanuel gown on her wedding day. This stunning tiara was crafted by Garrard in the 1930s and was worn by Diana's two sisters on their respective wedding days. Though the princess didn't own it, it became widely associated with her.

This jaw-dropping gem brooch was truly fit for a queen, as it belonged to Queen Mary. Diana had this diamond-and-sapphire brooch converted into a necklace with a seven-strand pearl choker, and it remained one of few statement jewelry pieces that she wore through and after her divorce. She most famously paired the necklace with the "revenge dress" she wore the night Prince Charles announced his affair.

While the princess had a say in the design of the elegant necklace she wore to the Royal Opera House's production of Swan Lake in 1997, she died before becoming its owner and the matching earrings were completed. It has since been purchased by a private buyer and sold by New York auction house Gurnseys as recently as 2017.

While a younger generation may know this iconic ring as belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge, it first belonged to Diana. The 12-carat blue Ceylon ring would be a stunner on its own, but the 25 brilliant, cushion-cut diamonds surrounding it ensures this ring is royal-worthy. Plus, it serves as a sentimental reminder of Diana's lasting legacy within the royal family to this day.

This royal heirloom just may be the most magnificent piece of jewelry ever worn by the princess. The Lover's Knot tiara was designed for Queen Mary in 1913, and she presented it to Diana prior to the royal wedding day. More recently, it has been worn by the Duchess of Cambridge several times throughout her royal career and now resides in Windsor vaults.

Few moments were more memorable in Diana's jewelry history than when she wore this stunning diamond-and-sapphire necklace gifted by the Prince of Saudi Arabia and which she had redesigned as a headband several years after receiving the gift. Made to complement her engagement ring, this suite also included matching earrings, and she wore the set for many public appearances throughout the years.

Yet another piece of jewelry from the Queen Mother's fabulous collection, this Art Deco diamond-and-emerald choker was a gift to Queen Mary by the Dehli Durbar, or Court of Dehli, held to commemorate the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India during the British reign in India. Diana also wore this sparkling necklace as a headband.

It's no secret Princess Diana was a fan of pearls, and this 11-strand pearl choker is one of her most enviable pieces of pearl jewelry. While she had many pearl chokers, this one, made with 900 pearls and columns of diamonds and rubies, was a favorite of hers to wear to film premieres and nights at the theater.

This glorious aquamarine ring was crafted by Asprey upon Diana's divorce so that she would have something to wear on her ring finger. The ring was passed on to Prince Harry upon her death, and Meghan Markle wore it to the couple's wedding reception. The stone is estimated to be 30 carats and serves as inspiration for costume jewelry to this day.

These elegant drop-pearl-and-diamond earrings were a wedding gift from London jeweler Collingwood and were worn by the princess on many occasions, both formal and casual. They have reportedly been worn by Duchess Catherine in recent years as well.