Queen Elizabeth II loves tradition, even when it comes to her jewelry. The monarch is often seen wearing three strands of pearls, and it’s apparently a look she adopted long before she took the throne.

According to “Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II And Her Colorful Wardrobe” by Sali Hughes, the Queen started doing this back in 1935 because of a gift from King George V a year before his death.

“The Queen is mostly seen in triple-strand pearl necklaces and has made them her trademark since 1935, when Geroge V gave his two granddaughters a pearl necklace each—a double strand for Margaret, a triple strand for Lilibet.”

The sovereign was just nine years old at the time, but clearly, the gift left an impression. She is still often seen wearing triple-strands of pearls.

The Queen’s style sticks to tradition. She wears Essie nail polish in ballet slippers, a light pink tone. She never skips pantyhose when her legs are exposed, and she often matches her purse to her shoes.

However, there are a few things she carries that are more about necessity than style. The Queen reportedly has a list of things she always carries in her purse.

Though fans will often see her in pearls, they will not always see her in diamonds. The fancier stones are reserved for events that take place after 6 p.m. That rule extends to all royals, as they don't want to appear too extravagant.

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Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she arrives before the Opening of the Flanders' Fields Memorial Garden at Wellington Barracks on Nov. 6, 2014, in London, England. Getty Images/Stefan Wermuth-WPA Pool
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