Diamonds Collection (page 17)

Henri Moissan (1852-1907) French chemist, working on Fluorine in his laboratory at l Ecole de pharmacie, Paris. He isolated Fluorine in 1883

Mule train carrying diamonds mined in Brazil being escorted by a military guard. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Kimberly Native Compound
Kimberley, South Africa: c. 1920 A scene in the native compound where the native workers are treated almost like prisoners

SINBAD AMONGST THE SERPENTS in the valley of Diamonds. BY GUSTAVE DORAFa
SINBAD AMONGST THE SERPENTS in the valley of Diamonds. BY GUSTAVE DORAFA

THE LARGEST DIAMONDS IN THE WORLD: 1. The English Lottery Diamond. 2. The Great Mogul. 3. The Blue Diamond. 4. The Shah of Russia. 5. The Florentine. 6. The Koh-i-Noor, after cutting. 7

Digging for Diamonds at Cape Colony: the Natives, before and after Working in the Mines, South Africa, 1873 Engraving

Digging for Diamonds at Cape Colony: the Deep Diggings, South Africa, 1873 Engraving

Washing Sand for Diamonds on the Banks of the Vaal River. the Vaal is One of The
WASHING SAND FOR DIAMONDS ON THE BANKS OF THE VaL RIVER. The Vaal is one of the most important rivers of South Africa

Native Workers In Diamond Mine
Kimberley, South Africa: c. 1900. Native black workers taking out the diamondferous blue earth that contains the diamonds in a mine at Kimberley in South Africa

Selection of cake decorations, sugared green diamond sweets, marzipan flowers, hundreds and thousands, birthday candles, close up

Diamond factor C017 / 9418
Diamond factory. Diamond being held in tweezers at the Kristall jewellery factory, Smolensk, Russia

Famous diamonds, artwork
Famous diamonds, historical artwork. Eleven named diamonds arrayed together with four unnamed examples of ordinary diamonds

Diamond factory. Close-up of a diamond being shaped and polished at the Kristall jewellery factory, Smolensk, Russia

Triumphant Polo team at Cowdray wearing tops depicting playing cards, August 1949 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N32421

The Great Bouquet, jewel made with diamonds and emeralds set in gold and silver. Jewelry

Kings Sceptres
CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Kings royal sceptres: the dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit Date: 20th century

Herkimer Diamond (Quartz) - on matrix - New York - USA - Double terminated quartz crystals common in upstate New York
CAN-4219 Herkimer Diamond (Quartz) - on matrix New York - USA Double terminated quartz crystals common in upstate New York John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

De Beers Diamond Mine
Open workings at De Beers Diamond Mine, Kimberley, South Africa, 1887 Date: 1887

Black diamonds

Wedding presents to Princess Louise and Duke of Fife
Wedding presents given to Princess Louise of Wales and her husband the Duke of Fife, including a dressing case, a gold, flower vase, a mirror, a paper knife, a diamond bangle

Royal Wedding 1947 - bridal gifts
Superb jewels presented to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her marriage ot Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

Advert for Mappin & Webb watches and brooches 1937
Mappin & Webb quality watches and brooches for women, tried at all times to provide beauty, value and sound workmanship in return for a thoroughly fair and just expenditure. Date: 1937

Elegant woman in visiting dress by Beer
An elegant young woman wearing a coral pink visiting dress in satin crepe with pearl and diamante embroidery on the skirt and a matching long scarf, by Beer. 1924

Asprey advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Asprey & Co, jewellers, displaying a tiara for anyone needing an eleventhhour one for the Coronation of 1953

Diamonds & Toads by Kate Greenaway. Two toads and two vipers dropped from her mouth. Illustrations attributed to Kate Greenaway (her first book). A fairy tale by Charles Perrault Date: circa 1870

Diamonds and Toads by JH Hartley. The kings son met her. A fairy tale by Charles Perrault Date: 1923

Diamond Hunting / Borneo
Natives hunting for diamonds in a river, Borneo. They sieve through the silt in the hope that they will find diamonds. Date: 1883

Herkimer diamonds from Herkimer, New York, USA. These are quartz crystals, not real diamonds

Emerald and diamond bracelet
515524 01/01/1993 Bracelet from Russias Diamond Fund, by artists, jewelers V. Nikolayev and G. Aleksakhin. 1977. Emerald in the center is 11.83 carats. Platinum, gold, diamonds, emeralds

Diamond gemstones. Various sized diamonds cut and polished in the traditional round brilliant shape. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Diamonds
Cut and polished diamonds. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Diamonds, computer artwork
Cut and polished diamonds, computer artwork. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Carbon. Sample of carbon in two different forms, a graphite rod and industrial diamonds. Carbon is the basic building block of all organic life on Earth and has numerous uses

Uncut diamonds. Diamonds are a hard crystalline form of carbon. They are used in jewellery and in industry as a material for cutting tools

Diamond mine slag heaps. Diamond, the hardest known mineral, is a naturally occurring crystalline form of carbon that forms under great pressure

Diamond, crystalline structure
Computer-generated 3D ball-and-stick model of the diamond crystalline structure, showing the packing arrangement of carbon atoms in the crystal lattice

Sevilla Metro station sign in front of the Banco Espanol de Credito building, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Nursery, rhyme, The Queen of Hearts, Caldecott
Front cover of The Queen of Hearts illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, showing the Queen of Hearts walking upon a carpet of playing cards and proudly displaying one of her famous jammy treats

Russian lady in traditional fabric
Seated Russian Lady in traditional costume - the card is bordered on either side by terrific russian-style diamond and chevron patternation

Trinkets of Today: Modern Jewellery
Beautiful jewellery designed and made by Messrs. Cartier, the famous jewellers, representing the finest modern craftmanship

Diamonds are Trumps
Two dancers, the woman is wearing a yellow dress decorated with diamonds. It featured in the Bystander Christmas Number

South African Jewellers Shop, Caxton Street, London
The fabulous frontage of the Jewellers Shop of Paul Krout, a South African diamond merchant, on the corner of Caxton Street and Palmer Street, London

Koh-I-Nor Diamond / Mary
Queen Mary wearing the Koh-i- noor diamond, a crown, diamond choker, pearl bracelets, diamond earrings & rings

Swiss Playing Card Pack
An assortment of playing cards: kings, queens and knaves

Kimberley Diamond Mine
The open-cast diamond mine at Kimberley, South Africa : the buildings at the top give an idea of the immense scale of the workings

Kimberlite pipe excavated by hand mining for diamonds between 1870 and 1914, now flooded, Big Hole at Kimberley, South Africa, Africa

Alexandra / Players / 48 / 50
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Seen here in her coronation dress

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"Diamonds: A Royal Symbol of Power and Glory" In 1953, the world witnessed a momentous occasion as Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, becoming Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The Daily Sketch Coronation Number captured this historic event, showcasing the radiant beauty of Queen Elizabeth II adorned with diamonds. Her majesty's jewels glittered in her hair and at her throat as she arrived in Sweden, exuding regal elegance. HRH Queen Elizabeth II personified grace and sophistication, wearing exquisite diamond-studded accessories that added an extra sparkle to her already captivating presence. Amongst these dazzling treasures was The Queens Crown itself – a symbol of authority and prestige. This magnificent crown, along with other royal crowns and sceptres, represented centuries-old traditions steeped in grandeur. They have always held a special place in history; they are not only precious gemstones but also symbols of power and glory. Just like the iconic Triumph Stag car featured in the James Bond film "it can Forever, " diamonds captivate our imagination with their timeless allure. Beyond royalty, they have graced many stages throughout history. From the enchanting Dolly Sisters performing mesmerizing Diamond tableaux to religious artifacts representing Christian faith - they have been celebrated for their transcendent beauty across various cultures. Even playing cards bear witness to their significance; German Playing Card Packs often feature intricate diamond designs that add an air of luxury during card games or gatherings. Lastly, let us not forget about celebrated diamonds themselves – those extraordinary gems that have become legends over time. Each one tells its own story through its exceptional brilliance and rarity. Whether adorning queens or captivating audiences on stage or screen, diamonds continue to fascinate us all with their everlasting radiance. They remain enduring symbols of power, glory, faith - forever capturing our hearts like no other gemstone can.