The Queen's Diamonds

Published by the Royal Collection Trust, this volume surveys the diamonds held in the Royal Collection, from historic stones acquired by successive monarchs to pieces created for or presented to Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. The collection's depth in Cartier work — both purchased and gifted — makes the book a useful reference for pieces at the intersection of the house's history and the British royal family.

The most relevant entry for this site is the Williamson Pink Diamond brooch, created by Cartier London in 1952 to mount the 23.6-carat pink diamond given to Princess Elizabeth as a wedding gift in 1947 by Canadian geologist John Williamson. The book documents the brooch's place within the Royal Collection and its long association with Queen Elizabeth II, who wore it at significant public occasions over seven decades.

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Cited in the Williamson Pink Diamond glossary entry.