The Royal Collection holds some of the finest examples of diamond jewellery in the world. This beautifully illustrated and accessible history features 21 of the most significant diamond jewels worn by generations of the Royal Family for more than 200 years, including pieces from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's personal collection.
Discover these remarkable works of art of the highest craftmanship, including crowns, tiaras and necklaces and important diamonds, such as the famous Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever found, and the Diamond Diadem, worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation in 1953. Detailed photography of each piece is accompanied by portraits of members of the Royal Family wearing the jewels. First published in 2012 as 'Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration', this new edition brings the text up to date and includes significant new pieces from The Queen's private collection: Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara and Queen Elizabeth's Halo Tiara.
“皇家收藏”(The Royal Collection)拥有世界上精美绝伦的钻石珠宝。这部图文并茂、通俗易懂的历史介绍了200多年来几代皇室成员佩戴的21件贵重的钻石珠宝,包括伊丽莎白二世女王的个人收藏。
发现这些具有最高工艺的非凡艺术品,包括皇冠、头饰和项链以及珍贵钻石,如知名的库里南钻石,这是迄今为止发现的最大的钻石,以及伊丽莎白二世女王在1953年加冕仪式上佩戴的钻石头饰。每件珠宝的详细照片都附有皇室成员佩戴珠宝的肖像。本书首次出版于2012年,这一新版将更新文本,包括女王私人收藏的重要新作品:玛丽王后的情人结皇冠和流苏皇冠以及伊丽莎白王后的光环皇冠。





