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The Diamond Diadem, set with 1,333 brilliant-cut diamonds and worn by The Queen on British and Commonwealth stamps, on display at Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition.
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02/23
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Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show of over 10,000 diamonds added sparkle to Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012.
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03/23
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Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara displayed for the first time during Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012. It takes its name from traditional Russian folk headdress and reminds of the family ties between the Russian and British Royal families.
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04/23
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Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara displayed for the first time during Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012. It takes its name from traditional Russian folk headdress and reminds of the family ties between the Russian and British Royal families.
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05/23
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Heart-shaped Cullinan V Brooch, weighing 18.8 carats and mounted in platinum with Cullinan VII Neclace and Cullinan Pendant in the background. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition.
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06/23
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The Delhi Durbar Tiara, made in 1911 for Queen Mary to wear to the Durbar, displayed for the first time during Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition.
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07/23
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The Delhi Durbar Tiara, made in 1911 for Queen Mary to wear to the Durbar, displayed for the first time during Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition.
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08/23
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The Queen's Williamson Diamond Brooch with the Williamson pink Diamond, that was presented uncut to Princess Elizabeth in 1947 by Dr Williamson as a wedding present. Petals, stalk and leaves of the brooch are set in different shaped diamonds.
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09/23
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Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show at Buckingham Palace. This tiara appears on banknotes and coins. Queen Mary gave Princess Elizabeth the tiara for her wedding in 1947.
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10/23
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Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show at Buckingham Palace. This tiara appears on banknotes and coins. Queen Mary gave Princess Elizabeth the tiara for her wedding in 1947.
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11/23
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Cullinan III and IV Brooch on display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show at Buckingham Palace. The Queen inherited the brooch of a pear-shaped diamond drop of 94,4 carats and a cushion-shaped stone of 63,3 carats in 1953.
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12/23
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Cullinan III and IV Brooch on display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show at Buckingham Palace. The Queen wore the brooch for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
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Cullinan III and IV Brooch on display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show at Buckingham Palace. The Queen inherited the brooch of a pear-shaped diamond drop of 94,4 carats and a cushion-shaped stone of 63,3 carats in 1953.
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14/23
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Cullinan III and IV Brooch on display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration show at Buckingham Palace. The Queen wore the brooch for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
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15/23
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Queen Alexandra's Coronation Fan was made of tortoiseshell, ostrich feathers and set with brilliant and rose-cut diamonds at the time of her coronation in 1902.
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16/23
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Cullinan display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition. The exhibition reunites seven of the nine principal stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond.
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Cullinan display at Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition. The exhibition reunites seven of the nine principal stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond.
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18/23
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West face of Buckingham Palace with Garden Cafe as seen from Buckingham Palace Gardens.
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White blossom trees at Buckingham Palace Gardens, that occcupy over 39 acres within the palace walls.
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West front of Buckingham Palace withh Summer Cafe as seen from the palace gardens.
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Garden Shop at Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012 is decorated to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee year.
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Garden Shop at Buckingham Palace is decorated to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee year.
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The end of State Rooms Summer Opening 2012 tour. Buckingham Palace warden on duty in the Palace Garden.
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More than 10,000 diamonds set in works acquired by six monarchs over three centuries are on display at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The unique show is part Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2012.
Over 10,000 diamonds set in works acquired by six monarchs over three centuries are on display at Buckingham Palace to mark Her Majesty The Queen's 60 year reign.
This spectacular show is part of State Rooms Summer Opening 2012. It reunited for the first time seven out of nine extraordinary stones cut from the magnificent Cullinan Diamond - the largest diamond in the world (incredible 3,106 carats in its rough state). The seven stones are set in brooches, a ring and a necklace, worn by The Queen throughout her reign. The remaining two stones form part of the Crown Jewels.
Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration exhibition dates are:
30 June - 8 July and 31 July - 7 October
Buckingham Palace
News and photos by Eugenie Absalom
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