Queen Elizabeth followed ‘frightening’ custom

Queen Elizabeth followed ‘frightening’ tradition before wedding – but Camilla refused (Image: Getty)RH Jewellers revealed that the Cartier Greville Chandelier earrings were actually one of Queen Elizabeth’s favourite jewels. They were a gift from the late monarch’s parents, George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, on her wedding day and feature every known cut of diamond.The experts at RH Jewellers explained Queen Elizabeth “first showcased these exquisite accessories in her first Coronation Day portrait, and they became a glamorous staple for galas she attended after that”.The monarch used to wear “modified earrings” which were “turned into clip-ons” before she got her ears pierced at age 25.”Shortly before her accession, in the summer of 1951, she made the decision to pierce her ears after all,” the experts said, and she followed this tradition as she “could not wear” the beautiful earring she received as a wedding gift.After that, “the new monarch incorporated those Cartier diamond earrings into her regular gala jewellery rotation,” said Sheila Young in her book titled The Queen’s Jewellery.READ MORE: Prince Harry ‘not pleased’ with Meghan’s ‘clingy’ behaviour Queen Elizabeth loved the Greville Chandelier Earrings by Cartier so much that she pierce her ears. (Image: Getty) “The monarch incorporated those Cartier diamond earrings into her regular gala jewellery rotation”. (Image: Getty)Royal fashion expert Miranda Holder explained that in the early 1950s, “ear piercing had only just been accepted into modern society, with many young women piercing each other’s ears, just like the scene with Sandy from Grease, using ice, a needle and an apple behind the ear”.”So it feels significant that Her Majesty The Queen was one of the earlier adopters of this previously unpopular custom,” she said.The stunning chandeliers “are indeed a breathtaking example of gemstone and exquisite workmanship,” said Miranda.”We have seen them framing the late Sovereign’s face on many formal occasions, acting as the Italian jewellers would say as ‘punto di luce’, points of light, which illuminate and flatter the wearer’s facial features.”DON’T MISS:Kate and William’s life without ‘amazing’ nanny in Windsor [KATE MIDDLETON]Keep ‘bags with water’ in the freezer to save hundreds [HACK]Kate may have to ditch item of clothing as not ‘appropriate’ for Queen [PRINCESS OF WALES] Camilla explained she never wanted to get her ears pierced and no one was ever able to persuade her. (Image: Getty)The royal has all of her earrings modified into clip-ons to be able to wear them for public engagements.But must royals pierce their ears and when is it appropriate to do so?There is no official rule on piercings amongst Royal Family members, but senior royals are expected to keep their look conservative.This means younger members, such as Princess Charlotte, may wait a bit longer before they get their ears pierced.