The late Queen was gifted the diamonds by her grandmother and only wore the brooch a handful of times
The term 'Granny's Chips' might evoke fond memories of our dear grannies cooking up a comforting meal of fried potatoes, but for the Royal Family , it holds a much deeper meaning.
Jewellers have estimated that this dazzling accessory composed of two enormous diamonds, the Cullinan III and the Cullinan IV, which when worn together form a brooch, affectionately known by the late Queen as 'Granny's Chips' is worth more than £50m , making it the most valuable in the world.
The diamonds are believed to possess the best characteristics desired in rough stones, clarity and clear white colour. Due to their nature, there are many legends associated with the Cullinan, only adding to its enchanting allure. The Cullinan III and Cullinan IV diamonds were originally gifted to the Asscher brothers by King Edward VII after they had cut the original stone. South Africa later bought them back and presented them as a gift to Queen Mary, and since then, these precious gems have been passed down through the Royal generations.
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