The Cullinan Diamond III & IV Brooch - TimeLine Gifts
The Cullinan Diamond III & IV Brooch held in hand to show scale
The Cullinan Diamond III & IV Brooch back view

The Cullinan Diamond III & IV Brooch

Subtotal: £190.95

The Cullinan II and IV, known as the lesser star of Africa were set as a brooch by the Queen Mary in 1910. It is the single most valuable item owned by the Queen, Who inherited the pieces of jewellery from the Cullinan cleavings on the death of her grandmother in 1953. The pear drop (III) of 94.4 carats hangs from (IV), A square cut stone of 63.6 carats. On 25th March 1958, while on a State Visit to Holland, The Queen and The Duke Of Edinburgh made a tour of the Asscher diamond works, and in talking about the cutting of the Cullinan diamond fifty years earlier, she referred to the Cullinan III and IV brooch as 'Granny's chips', which became the nickname for these stories. This was the first occasion on which the Queen had ever worn the Brooch, and during the afternoon she pinned it and handed it to Louis Asscher who had been a witness as his brother cleaved the stone. The elderly man, nearly blind, was deeply moved that her Majesty had brought the Cullinans with her, knowing how much it would mean to him to see them again.

This item of jewellery comes with a Gift box, romance story card and care instructions.

Measurements

This brooch measures 2.3cm(0.9in) in width by 5.5cm(2.2in) in height.

Weight: 16g

Jewellery Care

We wish for you to enjoy your jewellery for as long as possible, and therefore recommend you read the following care instructions.

Please do not expose the jewellery to harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures or sunlight for a prolonged period.

Please make sure to apply cosmetics, perfume and hairspray prior to putting on the jewellery to avoid possible blemishing and discolouration.

Do remove the jewellery when performing any activity which may cause damage to the product, e.g. exercising, showering or performing household tasks.

Store each piece of jewellery separately as constant brushing together can damage the finish.

Acid in your skin and fragrances can attack the plated finish and so from time to time you should gently wash the items in your hands with warm soapy water.

Do not use brushes or cloths. Rinse in warm water and dry carefully.

Avoid using Ultrasonic jewellery cleaner which can dislodge the stones.

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