As the royal family prepares for King Charles III’s coronation, many of the most iconic jewels in the world have come center stage once again. However, the man behind them is lesser known. Philip Rundell, the royal jeweler and goldsmith that created the Crown Jewels’ famous diamond diadem worn most recently by Queen Elizabeth II may have died almost two centuries ago, but his designs live on.
Philip Rundell: Royal Jeweler behind the Diamond Diadem worn by Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II wears ‘The Diamond Diadem’ made by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell I Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Born in 1746, Rundell was among ten millionaires in the country by the age of 53, according to The Guardian. In 1787, Rundell co-founded his firm Rundell & Bridge alongside his partner, John Bridge. They became Royal Goldsmiths ten years later in 1797 and remained as such until 1843, though the firm altered its name several...
Philip Rundell: Royal Jeweler behind the Diamond Diadem worn by Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II wears ‘The Diamond Diadem’ made by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell I Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Born in 1746, Rundell was among ten millionaires in the country by the age of 53, according to The Guardian. In 1787, Rundell co-founded his firm Rundell & Bridge alongside his partner, John Bridge. They became Royal Goldsmiths ten years later in 1797 and remained as such until 1843, though the firm altered its name several...
- 2/23/2023
- by Lindsay Kusiak
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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