Published to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, this accessible history explores the use of diamonds in works of art of all kinds, from personal and official jewellery and regalia to precious boxes and ceremonial swords. It examines the special qualities of diamonds and the royal uses to which they have been put throughout the centuries; and includes newly commissioned photography in close-up detail of each piece. A beautifully illustrated publication providing an introduction to a magnificent royal inheritance.
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Caroline de Guitaut is Curator of Decorative Arts in the Royal Collection. She is the author of several books, including Royal Faberge, also published by Royal Collection Publications.
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