Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip spent ... Philip had carefully preserved the diamonds from the crown, intending to create a ring with them. The resulting piece featured a stunning three-carat ...

The last time a Queen Consort's crown was reused was in the 18th century ... IV and V diamonds that were part of the late monarch's personal jewelry collection. She often wore them as brooches.

It weighs five pounds. Source: Royal Collection Here's Queen Elizabeth wearing St. Edward's on her coronation day in 1953. The Imperial State Crown is set with 2,868 diamonds — including a piece ...