The Queen’s diamond jubilee marks 60 years on the throne and what better way to celebrate than to display many of the diamonds that have been important in British history. More than 10,000 diamonds are going to be showcased in an exhibit which runs from June 30 to July 8 and then from July 31 to Oct. 7 at London’s Buckingham Palace. “The aim of the exhibition is to show how rulers have used diamonds as visible signs of wealth and power,” said curator Caroline de Guitaut, who described the crowns, tiaras, rings, earrings, swords and snuff box on display as “priceless.” If you get the chance to visit London during this time and see the display–make sure you tweet me photos!
abby July 1, 2012 at 12:21 am:
i remember seeing an exhibition on british royalty when i was young and thinking to myself that i really needed a tiara. these photos have rekindled that feeling!
abigail
http://www.farandwildjewelry.blogspot.com
Fiona July 2, 2012 at 11:24 am:
Fantastic images, the exhibition looks fabulous! I will definitely be going to visit this collection.
Angela Magnotti Andrews July 3, 2012 at 5:42 pm:
I love Royal jewels of all kinds. My bucket list includes a trip to the Tower to see the jewels in person. Perhaps when that time comes, there will be a display of jewels to see at Buckingham Palace. Alas, it will not be this year in time to see the diamonds.