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Diamond Collection (page 8)

"Diamond: A Symbol of Power, Glory, and Christian Faith" In the realm of royalty, diamonds have long been associated with power and glory

Background imageDiamond Collection: DDE-90028065

DDE-90028065
Canada, British Columbia. Diamond Peak Date: 30/08/2007

Background imageDiamond Collection: DDE-90027417

DDE-90027417
Overlooking St. Maarten, a popular Caribbean cruise destination. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageDiamond Collection: DDE-90026814

DDE-90026814
Skiwi road sign, Tongariro National Park, North Island, New Zealand Date: 28/01/2006

Background imageDiamond Collection: DDE-90021493

DDE-90021493
Africa, Namibia, Abandoned railroad tracks lead into sand dune in Forbidden Diamond Area west of L

Background imageDiamond Collection: DDE-90021261

DDE-90021261
Namibia, Luderitz. Morning light makes a room and sand dune glow in the Kolmanskuppe ghost town. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageDiamond Collection: DDE-90021260

DDE-90021260
Namibia, Luderitz. Morning light makes a room and sand dune glow in the Kolmanskuppe ghost town. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageDiamond Collection: Turkey Track Quilt, c. 1941. Creator: Catherine Fowler

Turkey Track Quilt, c. 1941. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Turkey Track Quilt, c. 1941

Background imageDiamond Collection: Sheet with overall diamond pattern, late 18th-mid-19th century. late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with overall diamond pattern, late 18th-mid-19th century. late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with overall diamond pattern, late 18th-mid-19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888

The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageDiamond Collection: Jewellery in the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Gifts, South Kensington (engraving)

Jewellery in the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Gifts, South Kensington (engraving)
1602436 Jewellery in the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Gifts, South Kensington (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDiamond Collection: The Wedding of the Duke of Norfolk (engraving)

The Wedding of the Duke of Norfolk (engraving)
1049774 The Wedding of the Duke of Norfolk (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding of the Duke of Norfolk)

Background imageDiamond Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 479, Satirical in Colours, 1910_6_4

L Assiette au Beurre, number 479, Satirical in Colours, 1910_6_4
ICA4916839 L Assiette au Beurre, number 479, Satirical in Colours, 1910_6_4 by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: Colonization, England Great Britain)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Crown of the Impress Eugenie (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III made by Alexandre Gabriel Lemonnier

Crown of the Impress Eugenie (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III made by Alexandre Gabriel Lemonnier (1808-1884)
JLJ4683953 Crown of the Impress Eugenie (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III made by Alexandre Gabriel Lemonnier (1808-1884) 1855 Paris, Louvre Museum by Lemonnier

Background imageDiamond Collection: Vajra, 9th-10th century (bronze)

Vajra, 9th-10th century (bronze)
1448699 Vajra, 9th-10th century (bronze) by Indonesian; length: 27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The bulbous central section flanked by flared lotus petal friezes issuing the claw-shaped)

Background imageDiamond Collection: The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w / c on ivory in diamond-studded locket)

The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w / c on ivory in diamond-studded locket)
3741476 The Maria Fitzherbert Jewel (w/c on ivory in diamond-studded locket) by British School, (19th century); height: 3.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Carte Diamond

Carte Diamond Ridden By R.Johnson Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 18 March 2005 Date: 18 March 2005

Background imageDiamond Collection: Diamond Orchid

Diamond Orchid Ridden By D.Fox York Races York Racecousre, York, England 14 June 2003 Date: 14 June 2003

Background imageDiamond Collection: The Wedding of The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI)

The Wedding of The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI)
The Wedding of The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - herself later The Queen Mother)

Background imageDiamond Collection: The Worlds Commodities, 12 Gold and Diamonds (colour litho)

The Worlds Commodities, 12 Gold and Diamonds (colour litho)
7169522 The Worlds Commodities, 12 Gold and Diamonds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Commodities, 12 Gold and Diamonds)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Florine (oil on canvas)

Florine (oil on canvas)
6619440 Florine (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, John Robert (1817-1903); 38.8x32.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageDiamond Collection: The diamond (engraving)

The diamond (engraving)
7192805 The diamond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The diamond. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Diamond, foaled 1792 (b / w photo)

Diamond, foaled 1792 (b / w photo)
7163362 Diamond, foaled 1792 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond, foaled 1792)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diamant; Diamond (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diamant; Diamond (engraving)
7195732 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diamant; Diamond (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamant; Diamond)

Background imageDiamond Collection: French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho)

French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173040 French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French playing cards of the time of King Charles VII, 15th Century)

Background imageDiamond Collection: French playing cards (chromolitho)

French playing cards (chromolitho)
7173043 French playing cards (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French playing cards)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Looking at the Kohinoor (engraving)

Looking at the Kohinoor (engraving)
7183141 Looking at the Kohinoor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking at the Kohinoor)

Background imageDiamond Collection: Globular Loop-Handled Jar with Diamond Pattern, c. 10th / 11th century. Creator: Unknown

Globular Loop-Handled Jar with Diamond Pattern, c. 10th / 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Globular Loop-Handled Jar with Diamond Pattern, Five Dynasties period (907-960) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), c. 10th/11th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Watch, England, 1824 / 29. Creator: John Harrison

Watch, England, 1824 / 29. Creator: John Harrison
Watch, England, 1824/29

Background imageDiamond Collection: Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890 / 1900. Creator: Unknown

Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890/1900

Background imageDiamond Collection: Snuff Box, England, 1800 / 1900. Creator: Unknown

Snuff Box, England, 1800 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, England, 1800/1900

Background imageDiamond Collection: Figure of Saint Paul, Italy, 1863 / 1876. Creator: Salomon Weininger

Figure of Saint Paul, Italy, 1863 / 1876. Creator: Salomon Weininger
Figure of Saint Paul, Italy, 1863/1876

Background imageDiamond Collection: Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown

Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850/1900

Background imageDiamond Collection: Snuff Box: Portrait of Duchess of Marlborough, Paris, c. 1775

Snuff Box: Portrait of Duchess of Marlborough, Paris, c. 1775

Background imageDiamond Collection: Turban Ornament (Turra), 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Turban Ornament (Turra), 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Turban Ornament (Turra), 18th/19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Mirror Frame with Tree of Life Motif, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Mirror Frame with Tree of Life Motif, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mirror Frame with Tree of Life Motif, 17th/18th century. Tan jade frame with ruby, diamond, emerald flower designs

Background imageDiamond Collection: Earrings (Karanphul Jhumka), 18th / 19th cenury. Creator: Unknown

Earrings (Karanphul Jhumka), 18th / 19th cenury. Creator: Unknown
Earrings (Karanphul Jhumka), 18th/19th cenury

Background imageDiamond Collection: Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi), 19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas), 19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Cup with Blossoms and Peacocks, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Cup with Blossoms and Peacocks, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cup with Blossoms and Peacocks, 18th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Wine Cup with Cover, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Wine Cup with Cover, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Wine Cup with Cover, 18th/19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Armlet (Bazuband), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Armlet (Bazuband), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Armlet (Bazuband), 19th century

Background imageDiamond Collection: Needlework, 1937. Creator: Clarence Secor

Needlework, 1937. Creator: Clarence Secor
Needlework, 1937

Background imageDiamond Collection: Comb in the Form of Two Dragonflies, c. 1904 (horn)

Comb in the Form of Two Dragonflies, c. 1904 (horn)
6620699 Comb in the Form of Two Dragonflies, c.1904 (horn) by Gaillard, Lucien (1861-1942); 11.2A--15.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; French, out of copyright

Background imageDiamond Collection: Plate with a Cameo depicting Leda and the Swan, 1575-1585 (lapis lazulli, gold, silver

Plate with a Cameo depicting Leda and the Swan, 1575-1585 (lapis lazulli, gold, silver
6432448 Plate with a Cameo depicting Leda and the Swan, 1575-1585 (lapis lazulli, gold, silver, enamel) by Italian School, (16th century); diam:41.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageDiamond Collection: Star & Ring Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Manuel G. Runyan

Star & Ring Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Manuel G. Runyan
Star & Ring Quilt, c. 1938

Background imageDiamond Collection: Clock, c. 1953. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Clock, c. 1953. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Clock, c. 1953

Background imageDiamond Collection: Eleven Links Mounted as a Necklace, Germany, southern, c. 1575-c. 1625. Creator: Unknown

Eleven Links Mounted as a Necklace, Germany, southern, c. 1575-c. 1625. Creator: Unknown
Eleven Links Mounted as a Necklace, Germany, southern, c. 1575-c. 1625




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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.