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The biggest of the Cullinan diamonds was ordered by King Edward VII to be mounted on top of the Sovereign ’ s Sceptre where it still sits today within the crown jewels . During transportation from South Africa , detectives were ordered to protect the diamond . This was a fake - the real diamond was sent via postal delivery in an everyday box . When presented with the diamond , the king was convinced to accept by the future Prime Minister – Winston Churchill , who was given a replica as a token of gratitude . The pear shaped diamond was formed in a way that would allow it to sit at the top of the sceptre , or be removed and worn as part of a brooch .

26 July 2016