Diamond Collection (page 16)

Diamond brooch, c. 1860 (diamonds set in silver & gold)
5321976 Diamond brooch, c.1860 (diamonds set in silver & gold) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); length: 13.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old and rose-cut diamonds, mounted en tremblant)

The great Cullinan diamond - the origin of the two finest gems of the regalia (b / w photo)
5998471 The great Cullinan diamond - the origin of the two finest gems of the regalia (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Diamonds (engraving)
5999435 Diamonds (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamonds. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Jewelled frame for a portrait miniature of Queen Anne of Denmark, c
5672335 Jewelled frame for a portrait miniature of Queen Anne of Denmark, c.1611 (enamel, gold & table diamonds) (see also 109671 and 69710) by English School

A gold-mounted diamond and aquamarine pendant necklace, c. 1899-1908 (gold, diamonds)
1195821 A gold-mounted diamond and aquamarine pendant necklace, c.1899-1908 (gold, diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 9.5 (height)

An antique diamond ivy necklace, 1895 (diamonds, platinum, gold)
1195175 An antique diamond ivy necklace, 1895 (diamonds, platinum, gold) by Tiffany & Company; 38.73 (long) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Ring, c. 1935 (diamond & platinum)
1449078 Ring, c.1935 (diamond & platinum) by Tiffany & Company; Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a rectangular-cut diamond)

View taken at the bottom of the Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa
XEE4407668 View taken at the bottom of the Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The art of lapidary: engraving of camee shell (camee-shell)
XEE4143725 The art of lapidary: engraving of camee shell (camee-shell). Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Diamond cutting, sound, rough and cleavage. Engraving from 1885 in "
XEE4143371 Diamond cutting, sound, rough and cleavage. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Diamond washing in South Africa in the 19th century. Engraving from 1885 in "
XEE4143223 Diamond washing in South Africa in the 19th century. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

A diamond cutter. 19th century engraving Paris, B. N
JLJ4583999 A diamond cutter. 19th century engraving Paris, B.N. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: A diamond cutter)

United Kingdom - Royal Order of Victoria: plaque of knight Grand Cross - End XIX century
LRI4631273 United Kingdom - Royal Order of Victoria: plaque of knight Grand Cross - End XIX century - Gold, silver, diamonds, emerald

United Kingdom - Order of Thistle - Left: Insignia of herald of Scottish weapons
LRI4631231 United Kingdom - Order of Thistle - Left: Insignia of herald of Scottish weapons, this insignia is not exclusively linked to the Order of Thistle, Middle of the 18th century

Miniatures of King George V and Queen Mary (1925-1950)
LRI4631212 Miniatures of King George V and Queen Mary (1925-1950) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: United Kingdom - Royal Portraits)

United Kingdom - Order of the Bath: Knights plaque belonging to George IV (1762-1830
LRI4631131 United Kingdom - Order of the Bath: Knights plaque belonging to George IV (1762-1830), Regent, then King of England (1820-1830) - Manufactured by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell

Order of the Golden Fleece: the Austrian Golden Fleece - Badge belonging to Prince Karl
LRI4630641 Order of the Golden Fleece: the Austrian Golden Fleece - Badge belonging to Prince Karl Anselm of Thurn und Taxis (1733-1805)

Thailand - Order of the Royal House of Chakri: plaque, necklace
LRI4632297 Thailand - Order of the Royal House of Chakri: plaque, necklace and pendant - beginning of the 20th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kingdom of Prussia - Order of the Red Eagle - Insignia of great cross - Early 20th
LRI4632235 Kingdom of Prussia - Order of the Red Eagle - Insignia of great cross - Early 20th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kingdom of Bavaria- Order of Saint Hubert : badge (obverse) - 1700-1750
LRI4632225 Kingdom of Bavaria- Order of Saint Hubert : badge (obverse) - 1700-1750 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingdom of Baviere - Order of Saint Hubert (Saint-Hubert)

Thailand - Order of Rajamitrabbhorn: complete set - plaque, badge and pendant
LRI4632023 Thailand - Order of Rajamitrabbhorn: complete set - plaque, badge and pendant, mid-20th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thailand - Order of Rajamitrabbhorn)

Afghanistan - Order of the Empire Durrani : 1st class plate
LRI4631966 Afghanistan - Order of the Empire Durrani : 1st class plate, 2nd third of the 19th century - 1st class badge, 2nd third of 19th century - 1st class badge

Denmark - Order of the Elephant: pendant - 19th century
LRI4631861 Denmark - Order of the Elephant: pendant - 19th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Denmark - Order of the Elephant: pendant - 19th century - gold)

Moses child subjected to the test of fire and gold by Pharaoh. detail (Oil on wood, c
LRI4650387 Moses child subjected to the test of fire and gold by Pharaoh. detail (Oil on wood, c.1502) by Giorgione, (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1476/8-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Marie Antoinette Diamond Earrings (diamonds with gold, silver & platinum)
1153914 Marie Antoinette Diamond Earrings (diamonds with gold, silver & platinum) by French School, (18th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Hooker Emerald, 1950 (emerald & diamonds set in platinum)
1153924 Hooker Emerald, 1950 (emerald & diamonds set in platinum) by Tiffany & Company; National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Post Diamond Tiara with Brooches, c. 1840 (diamonds set in silver & gold)
1153921 Post Diamond Tiara with Brooches, c.1840 (diamonds set in silver & gold) by French School, (19th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

The Hope Diamond (litho)
1598894 The Hope Diamond (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hope Diamond. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1899)

One of the Royal Wedding Presents, Diamond and Pearl Necklace, Convertible into a Tiara
1605615 One of the Royal Wedding Presents, Diamond and Pearl Necklace, Convertible into a Tiara, the Gift of the Royal Warrant-Holders of England (engraving) by English School

An Indian ruby and diamond necklace with a centre-piece designed as a double-peacock
1766493 An Indian ruby and diamond necklace with a centre-piece designed as a double-peacock and set with table-cut diamonds and ruby cabochons throughout, c.1900 (ruby, diamond) by Indian School

Polishing (engraving)
5230508 Polishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polishing. Illustration for The Practical Magazine, Volume II)

The Diamond Jubilee: Thanksgiving at St Pauls Cathedral
3038868 The Diamond Jubilee: Thanksgiving at St Pauls Cathedral, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Paget

Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b / w photo)
3091212 Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog)

Belle Epoque tiara, 1911 (enamel, diamonds, platinum & gold)
3091085 Belle Epoque tiara, 1911 (enamel, diamonds, platinum & gold) by Chaumet, Joseph (1852-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Of Kokoshnik design)

Du Toits Pan Road (b / w photo)
3092452 Du Toits Pan Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Du Toits Pan Road)

Diamond and Pearl Bracelets (engraving)
1048256 Diamond and Pearl Bracelets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond and Pearl Bracelets)

Choker necklace, c. 1880 (diamonds, silver & gold)
1109365 Choker necklace, c.1880 (diamonds, silver & gold) by European School, (19th century); length: 38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Detail of Quilt, c. 1937

Diamond Beach
Raymond Hoffmann

Transmission
Karsten Wrobel

Animals at Jökulsárlón iceberg Zoo (5/5)
Max Witjes

Blue Diamonds
Jesús M. García

glacial lagoon beach
Massimo Baroni

crystal beach
Raymond Hoffmann

Wild Ice
Juan Pablo de Miguel

Wild Ice II
Juan Pablo de Miguel

faces
Mariola

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