Cullinan Collection

Symbols of Power and Glory and of Christian Faith. S. Edwards Crown, The Imperial State Crown, The Sovereigns Orb and the head of the Royal Sceptre with Cross

Coronation regalia jewels
Page from The Sketch depicting some of the famous and priceless jewels forming the Coronation regalia of King George VI in 1937. St

Three Sceptres - The Crown Jewels
Crown Jewels - The Queens Sceptre with the Dove - The Kings Sceptre with the Dove and The Head of the Kings Royal Sceptre, was redesigned in 1910 to incorporate Cullinan I

Daryll Cullinan South Africa & Transvaal 27 May 1998 Date: 27 May 1998

The great Cullinan diamond - the origin of the two finest gems of the regalia (b / w photo)
5998471 The great Cullinan diamond - the origin of the two finest gems of the regalia (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa
Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa, view from no. 4 bridge looking east to Pretoria, showing settling dams for no. 4 gear and tailing dams. Date: circa 1910

Diamond mine personnel, Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa
Group photo of Premier Diamond Mine personnel (owners, managers, wives and children), Cullinan, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa. taken outside the towns public house, 23 November 1911

Netherlands Bank, Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa
Netherlands Bank, Cullinan, a diamond mining town in Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa. Date: circa 1910

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Cullinan: Symbols of Power and Glory, and of Christian Faith In the realm of regalia jewels, Cullinan stands tall as a testament to power and glory. Nestled within its intricate design are three sceptres that form part of the illustrious Crown Jewels. These symbols hold immense significance, representing the authority bestowed upon those who wear them. But beyond its royal connections lies a tale rooted in faith. The great Cullinan diamond, with its origins in South Africa's Premier Diamond Mine, holds a special place in history. It gave birth to two exquisite gems that now adorn the regalia - a testament to both craftsmanship and divine intervention. As we delve into the black-and-white photograph capturing this precious gemstone's journey from mine to masterpiece, we catch glimpses of life at Transvaal's Cullinan region. Here, amidst dusty landscapes and hardworking personnel, diamonds were discovered that would forever change destinies. The Netherlands Bank also finds itself intertwined with this captivating narrative. As it became home to these remarkable treasures from afar, it stood witness to their magnificence while safeguarding their legacy for generations to come. And then there is Daryll Cullinan – not just an individual bearing an uncanny resemblance but someone who shares his name with this extraordinary jewel. Just like the diamond itself represents strength and brilliance on one hand while embodying humility on another; so does Daryll Cullinan epitomize greatness both on and off the field. In this fusion of power, faith, history, and human connection lies the essence - an emblematic reminder that even stones can carry stories worth cherishing for eternity.