One of the most famous of all royal jewels is a red gem that has belonged to princes and kings for over 600 years. It’s got a ...
after the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond. The latter, discovered more than 100 years ago, was cut up and set into the British Crown Jewels. Like many of Lucara’s mega stones, this latest discovery ...
The crown jewels of the United Kingdom symbolize ... the 104-carat Stuart Sapphire and the 105.6-carat Cullinan II diamond.
It became a part of the Crown Jewels in 1877. “Also known as the Mountain of ... ring or coronet. The famous 317.4 carat Cullinan II diamond, or Lesser Star of Africa, is set on the front, while the ...
The 'Treasures, Royal Gems & Jewellery,' colloquium held in Lisbon explored the history, preservation and public role of royal gems and jewels ...
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II after a 70-year reign, many believe this is the time for change. Some are seeking an end to the monarchy, while others have their sights on something more ...
it’s understood that it took over 18 months for a team of craftsman to transform the diamond into a selection of gems which would become part of the Crown Jewels, and the personal collections of ...
The Cullinan was 3,106 carats and was cut into gems, some of which form part of the British Crown Jewels. A bigger black diamond was discovered in Brazil in the late 1800s, but it was found above ...
It became a part of the Crown Jewels in 1877. “Also known as the Mountain of ... ring or coronet. The famous 317.4 carat Cullinan II diamond, or Lesser Star of Africa, is set on the front, while the ...