Synopses & Reviews
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 Collectionandrsquo;s awe-inspiring array.Published to celebrate the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IIandmdash;as well as a special exhibition planned for Buckingham Palace in 2012andmdash;Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration explores the undeniable appeal of diamonds and the many royal uses to which they have been applied throughout the centuries. These precious stones have long played a part in royal ceremonies and gift-giving, and the book features numerous photographsandmdash;many newly commissionedandmdash;including close-up views of each piece.and#160;Few private diamond collections surpass that of the Royal Collection, and this lavishly illustrated volume offers readers a glimpse of many one-of-a-kind examples.
About the Author
Caroline de Guitaut is Curator of Decorative Arts in the Royal Collection. She is the author of several books, including Royal Fabergandeacute;, also published by Royal Collection Publications.and#160;
Table of Contents
Introduction
Queen Victoriaandrsquo;s Small Diamond Crown
The Coronation Necklace
The Coronation Earrings
Queen Victoriaandrsquo;s Fringe Brooch
Queen Alexandraandrsquo;s Kokoshnik Tiara
Queen Alexandraandrsquo;s Coronation Fan
Queen Maryandrsquo;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
and#160;and#160;and#160; Cullinan III and IV
and#160;and#160;and#160; Cullinan V
and#160;and#160;and#160; Cullinan VI and VIII
and#160;and#160;and#160; The Delhi Durbar Necklace and Cullinan VII Pendant
and#160;and#160;and#160; Cullinan IX
The Greville Peardrop Earrings
The Greville Chandelier Earrings
The Queenandrsquo;s South Africa Necklace and Bracelet
The Queenandrsquo;s Williamson Diamond Brooch
George IVandrsquo;s Diamond-hilted Sword
The Diamond Diadem
Glossary
Bibliography
Acknowledgements