By ITP
UK Queen’s jeweller unveils new crown holding more than 1,000 diamonds
The diadem includes 1000 white brilliant cut diamonds, and is a recreation of the original which was worn by Queen Elizabeth II for the procession to her Coronation in 1953

A piece of work by artist Chris Levine depicting Queen Elizabeth II is displayed during a photocall at Asprey on May 28, 2012 in London, England. The portrait incorporates a jeweled diadem which was created by the jewelers Asprey, in conjunction with the artist as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The diadem includes 1000 white brilliant cut diamonds, and is a recreation of the original which was worn by Queen Elizabeth II for the procession to her Coronation in 1953. (Getty Images)

Sophie Hugh Williams poses next to a piece of work by artist Chris Levine depicting Queen Elizabeth II is displayed during a photocall at Asprey on May 28, 2012 in London, England. The portrait incorporates a jeweled diadem which was created by the jewelers Asprey, in conjunction with the artist as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The diadem includes 1000 white brilliant cut diamonds, and is a recreation of the original which was worn by Queen Elizabeth II for the procession to her Coronation in 1953. (Getty Images)

A piece of work by artist Chris Levine depicting Queen Elizabeth II is displayed during a photocall at Asprey on May 28, 2012 in London, England. The portrait incorporates a jeweled diadem which was created by the jewelers Asprey, in conjunction with the artist as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The diadem includes 1000 white brilliant cut diamonds, and is a recreation of the original which was worn by Queen Elizabeth II for the procession to her Coronation in 1953. (Getty Images)