Diamond Diadem

Creation: This tiara was created in 1820 by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell for King George IV to wear during his 1821 coronation.

King George IV

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria

Materials: 169 pearls and 1,333 diamonds including one yellow diamond set in silver and gold

Queen Alexandra

Queen Mary

Provenance:

1. King George IV of the United Kingdom
2. Queen Adelaide of the United Kingdom née Princess of Saxe-Meiningen; in 1830
3. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom; in 1837
4. Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom née Princess of Denmark; in 1901
5. Queen Mary of the United Kingdom née Princess of Teck; in 1910
6. Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom née Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon; in 1936
7. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom; in 1952 

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II

Links:

• The Royal Collection - The Diamond Diadem
• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - George IV State Diadem
• The Royal Watcher - George IV State Diadem
• The Court Jeweller - The George IV Diamond Diadem
• Mis Joyas Reales - State Tiara

Photos: Royal Collection