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Published to celebrate the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IIas well as a special exhibition planned for Buckingham Palace in 2012Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration explores the undeniable appeal of diamonds and the many royal uses to which they have been applied throughout the centuries. These precious stones have long played a part in royal ceremonies and gift-giving, and the book features numerous photographsmany newly commissionedincluding close-up views of each piece.

Few private diamond collections surpass that of the Royal Collection, and this lavishly illustrated volume offers readers a glimpse of many one-of-a-kind examples.