History of Natural Color Diamonds
People
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II
In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II received a 54-carat intense pink diamond for her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh. This stone was later mounted onto a brooch by Cartier. The Queen remains one of the biggest collectors of natural color diamonds.
In 1947, Dr Williamson presented a 54.5-carat rough stone to Queen Elizabeth II as a present for her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh. It was cut in a 23.6-carat round brilliant and set as the center of a brooch in the shape of a daffodil designed by Cartier. The Queen remains one of the biggest collectors of natural color diamonds.
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