Crown Jewels

From jewelry of the highest quality and finest craftsmanship to gemstone-laden tiaras and diamond-encrusted swords, this accessible volume presents a visually stunning selection of diamonds from among the Royal Collection’s awe-inspiring array.

An extraordinary, newly photographed celebration of this centuries-old collection: England's Crown Jewels.

The Crown Jewels have often been called “the finest jewelry collection in the world.” This book provides a dazzling mix of art and photography with entirely new views plus spectacular details. Individual pieces, gems, and carefully selected groups of objects: the royal jewels can be seen here as never before.

The splendor and sparkle of the diamond is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. As status symbols or emblems ofendless love, diamonds have been worn, collected, and presented as lavish gifts since the earliest days of antiquity.

The official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and starring Claire Foy and John Lithgow, The Crown by Peter Morgan, featuring additional historical background and beautifully reproduced archival photos and show stills

Traces the history and background of crowns, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and tiaras

Arranged by type tiaras, rings, &c the plates (some in color) tend to illustrate persons rather than gems. The text, largely captions, is much more focused on

A lavishly illustrated history of the crown jewels of Europe's royal families explores their origins, the

The jewels of imperial Russia are legendary. With their own special allure, they are highly appreciated throughout the world as some of the most exquisite presentations ever created. This book explores a fascinating range of the jewels and objets d’art crafted in St. Petersburg, beginning with the reigns of the Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine the Great and ending in 1917 with that of Nicholas II. We learn not only of the jewels, but also of the people who created them, through captivating personal histories.

Full access to Christie's archives has been granted for this book, resulting in the inclusion of never-before seen images
Stories of the world's great jewelry collections
Expertly curating Christie's extensive archives, Vincent Meylan has drawn out the key details of each momentous sale