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The Queen's Diamonds by Hugh Roberts (2012, Hardcover)

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The splendor and sparkle of the diamond is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. As status symbols or emblems ofendless love, diamonds have been worn, collected, and presented as lavish gifts since the earliest days of antiquity. Today, steady sales--and borrowed baubles on the arms of starlets--indicate that diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones. But few, if any, private collections surpass that of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's Diamonds takes readers on a tour of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. The book features more than seventy awe-inspiring pieces of jewelry from one of the finest collections in the world. With three hundred full-color photographs--many newly commissioned for the book--the dazzling display ranges from the flawless pink diamond presented to Princess Elizabeth, as she was then known, for her wedding in 1947 to nineteenth-century diamond diadems to the Cartier "Halo" tiara worn most recently by The Duchess of Cambridge at her wedding in April 2011. As informative as it is stunningly beautiful, the book includes information on many items of international importance and great historic significance. Published on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen's Diamonds offers the first authorized account of this iconic and unparalleled collection of diamond jewelry. The photos superbly encapsulate the breathtaking beauty of the subjects, and the descriptions are packed with fascinating details.

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Publisher
Royal Collection Enterprises The Limited
ISBN-10
1905686382
ISBN-13
9781905686384
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117176487

Product Key Features

Book Title
Queen's Diamonds
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, Jewelry, Europe / Great Britain / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art, Antiques & Collectibles, History
Author
Hugh Roberts
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
98.3 Oz
Item Length
12.5 in
Item Width
10 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
The Queen's Diamonds is an exhaustive, fascinating history of Elizabeth II's most important sparklers. It's a treasure trove of delicious details that royal jewellery blogs have been overdosing on, as they replace old rumours and conjectures with confirmed information.
Dewey Decimal
739.27
Table of Content
Acknowledgements Introduction Queen Adelaide Queen Victoria Queen Alexandra Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family Tree Glossary Bibliography and Abbreviations Picture Credits Index
Copyright Date
2012

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