On 2 June 1953, the world watched in awe as Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey. At just 27 years old, she stood at the centre of a ceremony steeped in a thousand years of tradition - a glittering pageant of symbolism, sanctity, and sovereignty. Her coronation was the first to be broadcast on television, allowing millions around the world to witness the splendour from their living rooms.

On this day in 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey. The first such ceremony to be televised, it gave her subjects the rare opportunity to see their new monarch resplendent in the robes and jewels of state — including the impressive Coronation Necklace and Earrings. Commissioned from Garrard by Queen Victoria in 1858, the necklace and earrings were created to replace the Hanoverian diamonds that had come to Britain with George I and were later bequeathed by Queen Charlotte.

While tickets to the V&A's Cartier exhibition are currently harder to get hold of than one of Mr Wonka's golden tickets, thankfully it isn't the only place in town to indulge your love of all things sparkly. Earlier this month I was lucky enough to visit Kensington Palace, and on display there are several tiaras, two of which are probably in my top ten - yes, I have a top ten tiaras, no judgement please!