"Published on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, this book tells the story of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. Illustrated with a wealth of archive material as well as extensive new photography of the jewels, this important publication includes stones of international importance as well as items of great historic significance, and will be a standard work of reference on diamond jewellery for many years to come."
The Royal Collection mentions these two Publications:
"THE QUEEN’S DIAMONDS Hugh Roberts This book provides the first authorised account of the history of some of the finest diamond jewellery in the world. Published on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, it tells the story of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. Illustrated with a wealth of archive material as well as extensive new photography of the jewels, this important publication includes stones of international importance as well as items of great historic significance, and will be a standard work of reference on diamond jewellery for many years to come. Hugh Roberts was Director of the Royal Collection from 1996 to 2010."
Here is an example of how the information will be laid out:
AND The exhibition catalogue: "DIAMONDS A JUBILEE CELEBRATION Caroline de Guitaut Published to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, this popular history book explores the use of diamonds in works of art of all kinds, from personal and official jewellery and regalia to precious boxes and ceremonial swords. It explores the special qualities of diamonds and the royal uses to which they have been put throughout the centuries; and includes new, specially commissioned photography in close-up detail of each piece. Caroline de Guitaut is Curator of Decorative Arts at the Royal Collection and has published widely on the collection, most recently in Royal Fabergé (2011)." (Released July 2012)
This press release from the Royal Collection Publications, provides images which are hints to which jewels will be included in the exhibition.