All About the Imperial State Crown and Its Dazzling 317-Carat Diamond, the Cullinan II

All About the Imperial State Crown and Its Dazzling 317-Carat Diamond, the Cullinan II

The topper was crafted for the 1937 coronation of King George VI.Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown after her 1953 coronation.The GistThe Imperial State Crown features a whopping 2,868 diamonds, including the legendary Cullinan II.It is worn exclusively for coronations and State Openings of Parliament.Queen Elizabeth II once joked that the topper was so heavy, "your neck would break" if you looked down while wearing…