The Real Reasons Why Queen Elizabeth's Diamonds Are So Precious

As seen on stamps, coins and bank notes, this crown was made in 1820 and was worn by George IV on the way to his coronation. The diamond-encrusted roses, thistles and shamrocks represent England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and there are a total of 1,333 diamonds incorporated in the piece, along with pearls and a pale yellow diamond at the centre of the front cross. The Queen first wore it for the State Opening of Parliament in the year she acceded to the throne, and then to her coronation, as well as many times since.