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The Coronation Necklace and Earrings, part of a exhibition of royal gems being staged to mark the Queen's 60-year reign, is seen at the Queen's gallery, Buckingham, Palace, London, May 15, 2012. The major display will reunite for the first time seven of the nine principal stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond. "The Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration" exhibition will be held from June 30 to July 8 and from July 31 to Oct. 7.
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Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown from 1870 is displayed to the media at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, on May 15, 2012, in London. Jewelery, made from the largest diamond ever found, will be shown to the public at the "Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration" exhibition, which is part of the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace. Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, the exhibition will showcase seven of the nine stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond - the remaining two from part of the Crown Jewels.
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Caroline de Guitaut, curator of Royal Collections, holds the Cullinan III and IV Broach and the Cullinan VII Delhi Durbar Necklace and Cullinan Pendant at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, on May 15, 2012, in London.
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The South Africa Necklace and Bracelet is displayed as part of a exhibition of royal gems being staged to mark the Queen's 60-year reign at the Queen's gallery, Buckingham, Palace, London, on May 15, 2012.
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The Girls of Great Britain Tiara is displayed as part of a exhibition of royal gems being staged to mark the Queen's 60-year reign at the Queen's gallery, Buckingham, Palace, London, on May 15, 2012.