Diamond Collection (page 4)

Colonial Africa: Precious stone researchers working in the diamond mine near Colesberg, South Africa, 1872
NWI4855375 Colonial Africa: Precious stone researchers working in the diamond mine near Colesberg, South Africa, 1872. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Colonial Africa)

Cape yellow diamond crystal (South Africa). Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter
FLO4709467 Cape yellow diamond crystal (South Africa). Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London, England, by George Bell and Sons

Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709279 Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Precious stones (diamond, corundum, ruby, sapphire, chrysoberyl, alexandrite, zircon, spinel)
FLO4693828 Precious stones (diamond, corundum, ruby, sapphire, chrysoberyl, alexandrite, zircon, spinel, emerald and beryl) - Chromolithography of Mineralogy by Gustav Adolph Kengott (1818-1897)

Rhinoceros viper, Bitis nasicornis 1, and carpet python, Morelia spilota 2
FLO4574663 Rhinoceros viper, Bitis nasicornis 1, and carpet python, Morelia spilota 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Diamond jubilee parade, 1897
1574044 Diamond jubilee parade, 1897; (add.info.: Diamond jubilee parade for Queen Victoria, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The diamond: from the mine to the diamond-cutters and the jewels, early 20th century (chromo)
1790149 The diamond: from the mine to the diamond-cutters and the jewels, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the diamond in France : from the mine to the diamond-cutters and the jewels)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630739 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Celebrated diamonds of the world (engraving)
8650677 Celebrated diamonds of the world (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated diamonds of the world)

Story of Sand: Diamonds in sand (colour litho)
8659619 Story of Sand: Diamonds in sand (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamonds in sand)

Old workings at Du Toit's Pan diamond mine, South Africa (litho)
8663725 Old workings at Du Toit's Pan diamond mine, South Africa (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old workings at Du Toit's Pan diamond mine)

Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1878 (litho)
8663723 Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1878 (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opencast diamond mining at the Kimberley Mine, South Africa, 1878)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677813 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

The world's largest diamonds (litho)
8663729 The world's largest diamonds (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world's largest diamonds)

A Victorian diamond fringe necklace, c.1870 (diamond)
1766492 A Victorian diamond fringe necklace, c.1870 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Victorian diamond fringe necklace, circa 1870.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Minerals collected by the author during his tour: chrome of lead, gold in chlorite, new variety of hydragillite
FLO4721663 Minerals collected by the author during his tour: chrome of lead, gold in chlorite, new variety of hydragillite, red oxide of titanium

A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog
1766483 A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog, a diamond-ruby stag's head, a pave-set fox mask

Presentation snuff-box of Turkish interest, c.1860-80 (gold & diamonds)
5974509 Presentation snuff-box of Turkish interest, c.1860-80 (gold & diamonds); length: 9.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rounded rectangular, the cover applied with diamond strapwork border)

Blue diamonds: 1. Rough Indian tavernier, 2. Brunswick Blue 3. Blue Hope Diamond 4. Blue pirie
FLO4709682 Blue diamonds: 1. Rough Indian tavernier, 2. Brunswick Blue 3. Blue Hope Diamond 4. Blue pirie. Chromolithography, in Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin Streeter, published in London

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

Jewelry & bijouterie, Prague, 1900. Creator: Unknown artist. Jewelry & bijouterie, Prague, 1900
Jewelry & bijouterie, Prague, 1900. Private Collection

Desert Cowgirl II
Bethany Young

Diamonds Black and White
Yvonne Gustafsson

White Diamonds Yellow
Yvonne Gustafsson

Diamond in the Heart
John Fan

Diamond-Studded Wedding Dress
Richard Liu

Ocean Gift
Richard Liu

1000 Years
Karsten Wrobel

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 2000s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 2000s, (2023). Elizabeth (1926-2022) and Philip (1921-2021) were married in 1947

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 2010s, (2023). Elizabeth (1926-2022) and Philip (1921-2021) were married in 1947

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 2010s, (2023). Elizabeth (1926-2022) and Philip (1921-2021) were married in 1947

Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond, Unknown date

Necklace of the Young Guicowar of Baroda, valued at forty lacs of rupees, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Necklace of the Young Guicowar of Baroda, valued at forty lacs of rupees, 1876. A lakh is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal toone hundred thousand (100, 000)

Self portrait, c1800. Creator: Richard Cosway
Self portrait, c1800

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, 1980s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, 1980s, (2023). Lady Diana Spencer (1961-1997) married Charles, Prince of Wales in 1981

The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Queen Victoria...accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Portrait of the Envoy now in Paris, sketched from a miniature painted by a Persian artist

Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. A Royal Crown of gold, enamel, diamonds, and rubies; a magnificent jewelled Star, and a golden Girdle, studded with nine bosses of jewels

Elizabeth (1801-1873), Queen of Prussia, born Princess of Bavaria, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Joseph Karl Stieler
Elizabeth (1801-1873), Queen of Prussia, born Princess of Bavaria, married to King Frederick William IV, early-mid 19th century

Design for Pendant with Diamonds, c.1864-c.1894. Creator: Henri Cameré
Design for Pendant with Diamonds, c.1864-c.1894. Cruciform pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds. In 1867 rich diamond deposits were discovered along the Orange River in South Africa

Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766 Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766-1767

The Orb and The Sceptres with the Crosses, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Orb and The Sceptres with the Crosses, 1911. Royal regalia used by King George V and his Queen consort Mary of Teck during their coronation in 1911

St. Edward's Crown, 1911. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1911. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Crown of King George V, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Adèle van Meekren, second wife of Andries van Wezel, 1912. Creator: Willem Witsen
Adele van Meekren, second wife of Andries van Wezel, 1912. Van Wezel was a Dutch diamond dealer

Barrios Diamond Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Barrios Diamond Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905

The Regalia. - 2, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 2, c1911. Temporal Sceptre (Victoria); 2. The Queen Consort's Orb; 3. St. Edward's Staff; 4. The Imperial Orb; 5. Spiritual Sceptre (Victoria)'

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"Diamond: A Symbol of Power, Glory, and Christian Faith" In the realm of royalty, diamonds have long been associated with power and glory. Queen Elizabeth II, the beloved monarch of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, has often adorned herself with these precious gems. The Daily Sketch Coronation Number in 1953 captured her majesty's regal splendor as she ascended to the throne. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II has always been a beacon of elegance and grace. With every public appearance, she wears her crown - a magnificent symbol of her authority and position. This crown holds within it centuries of history and tradition, passed down from previous queens like Queen Mary of Teck. Beyond its association with royalty, "The Diamond" holds special significance in various places across Ireland. Whether it be Donegal or Carndonagh or Enniskillen, these locations bear witness to the enduring allure that this gemstone possesses. Not only does diamond captivate through its physical beauty but also through its representation as a powerful symbol. In one instance captured by history's lens, we see the Dolly Sisters and chorus gracefully adorning themselves in diamond tableaux - an enchanting display that further emphasizes their status as icons. Looking back at British history in 1897 reveals another glimpse into how diamonds have played a role in showcasing power within royal families. The Royal Family of Great Britain proudly displayed their wealth through jewelry adorned with these exquisite stones. Yet beyond all materialistic associations lies a deeper meaning - they are not just symbols of earthly power but also hold spiritual connotations rooted in Christian faith. They serve as reminders that true strength comes from embracing virtues such as love, compassion, and integrity - qualities exemplified by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign. In essence, diamonds embody more than mere sparkle; they encapsulate centuries-old traditions intertwined with tales of grandeur fit for kings and queens alike.