When you see portraits of how 15th and 16th century royals were just dripping in jewels, it does make you wonder what happened to them.
I suppose the most iconic Tudor jewel is the "B" necklace associated with Anne Boleyn. There is an article here about the necklace
https://www.crfashionbook.com/culture/a29775840/anne-boleyn-lost-necklace-history-king-henry-viii/
There is a great article here about a ring that belonged to Elizabeth I and features her portrait and that of her mother Queen Anne.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/jun/11/tudor-monarchs-elizabeth-i-possessions-portrait-gallery
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