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The Queen's Diamonds

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內容簡介 英國王室擁有世界最頂級的鑽石珠寶，它們代代相傳200多年，每一項都蘊含卓越的工藝和藝術性，本書精選21項最重要的物件，包括皇冠、頭飾、項鍊、鑽石和伊麗莎白女王的個人收藏，文字介紹搭配王室成員配戴的照片，感受這些珍寶在歷史上熠熠生輝的光芒。 The Royal Collection holds some of the finest examples of diamond jewellery in the world. This beautifully illustrated and accessible history features 21 of the most significant diamond jewels worn by generations of the Royal Family for more than 200 years, including pieces from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection.Discover these remarkable works of art of the highest craftmanship, including crowns, tiaras and necklaces and important diamonds, such as the famous Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever found, and the Diamond Diadem, worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation in 1953. Detailed photography of each piece is accompanied by portraits of members of the Royal Family wearing the jewels. First published in 2012 as 'Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration', this new edition brings the text up to date and includes significant new pieces from The Queen's private collection: Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara and Queen Elizabeth's Halo Tiara."

作者介紹

作者介紹 Hugh RobertsHugh Roberts is the former Director of the Royal Collection and Surveyor of The Queen's Works of Art. His previous publications include For The King's Pleasure: The Furnishing and Decoration of George IV's Apartments at Windsor Castle.

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