British Royal Jewels: Cullinan VI and VIII Brooch

Cullinan VI is the large of the two Cullinan marquise-cut diamonds (the smaller one being Cullinan VII) and weighs 11.5 carats. Its setting is very similar to Cullinan V: a marquise pendant set on a fine radiating platinum web in symmetrically scrolling and foliate millegrain and pavé-set brilliant border.

Cullinan VI and VIII Brooch

It is differs from the other stones in that it was purchased by King Edward VII from Asscher in 1908 as a gift for Queen Alexandra. The other stones were gifts to Edward VII from Transvaal (Cullinans I and II), and to Queen Mary from South Africa (Cullinans III, IV, V, VII, VIII, and IX).