Diamonds: a jubilee celebration

Abstract

From jewelry of the highest quality and finest craftsmanship to gemstone-laden tiaras and diamond-encrusted swords, this accessible volume presents a visually stunning selection of diamonds from among the Royal Collection's awe-inspiring array.

Contents

Queen Victoria's small diamond crown -- The coronation necklace -- The coronation earrings -- Queen Victoria's fringe brooch -- Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik tiara -- Queen Alexandra's coronation fan -- Queen Mary's girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara -- The Delhi Durbar tiara -- Jaipur sword and scabbard -- Table snuff box of Frederick the Great of Prussia -- The Cullinan diamond -- Cullinan III and IV -- Cullinan V -- Cullinan VI and VIII -- The Delhi Durbar necklace and Cullinan VII pendant -- Cullinan IX -- The Greville peardrop earrings -- The Greville chandelier earrings -- The queen's South Africa necklace and bracelet -- The queen's Williamson diamond brooch -- George IV's diamond-hilted sword -- The diamond diadem.