article_snippet: Commissioned in 1820 by George IV, the diadem, which is most often seen during the State Opening of Parliament, has 1,333 diamonds and 169 pearls, arranged in rose, thistle and shamrock designs to represent England, Scotland and Ireland.
article_snippet: Like its owner, the George IV State Diadem and a delicate pair of  drop earrings also has a long history of appearing on coins and bank notes, having appeared on currency belonging to the UK, Australia, Canada and the British Caribbean territories among many others.
article_snippet: The gem, which was made for Queen Mary on the occasion of Queen Mary wedding in 1893, is one of the most spectacular in the Royal Collection and features 13 brilliant-cut diamonds as the Royal Collection centrepiece.
article_snippet: Along with the Royal Collection appearance on the 1997 coins, the Royal Collection was also worn by the Queen to marry the Duke of Edinburgh in November 1947.
highlights_snippet: Shows the Queen in the George IV diadem which boasts 1,333 diamonds .
  