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Cullinan Diamond in British Crown Jewels: History
The 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond — the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found — was cut into nine major stones, including the 530-carat Great Star of Africa in the Sovereign's Sceptre...
Cullinan Diamond in British Crown Jewels: History
The 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond — the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found — was cut into nine major stones, including the 530-carat Great Star of Africa in the Sovereign's Sceptre...
Black Prince's Ruby: Spinel in Imperial State C...
The Black Prince's Ruby — actually a red spinel, not a ruby — has been in the English royal collection for nearly 660 years. From the Battle of Agincourt to...
Black Prince's Ruby: Spinel in Imperial State C...
The Black Prince's Ruby — actually a red spinel, not a ruby — has been in the English royal collection for nearly 660 years. From the Battle of Agincourt to...
Stuart Sapphire: Blue Stone in Imperial Crown
The Stuart Sapphire — a 104-carat Ceylon sapphire — survived royal exile with the deposed James II before returning to the Imperial State Crown. Discover the dramatic history and healing...
Stuart Sapphire: Blue Stone in Imperial Crown
The Stuart Sapphire — a 104-carat Ceylon sapphire — survived royal exile with the deposed James II before returning to the Imperial State Crown. Discover the dramatic history and healing...
Koh-i-Noor Diamond: Controversial Crown Jewel
The Koh-i-Noor — Mountain of Light — has passed through the hands of Mughal emperors, Persian conquerors, and Sikh maharajas before reaching the British Crown Jewels under disputed circumstances. Explore...
Koh-i-Noor Diamond: Controversial Crown Jewel
The Koh-i-Noor — Mountain of Light — has passed through the hands of Mughal emperors, Persian conquerors, and Sikh maharajas before reaching the British Crown Jewels under disputed circumstances. Explore...
Sovereign's Orb: Gemstones & Symbolism Guide
The Sovereign's Orb — a golden sphere set with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl — represents the Christian world under the cross. Discover the gemstone symbolism and coronation...
Sovereign's Orb: Gemstones & Symbolism Guide
The Sovereign's Orb — a golden sphere set with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl — represents the Christian world under the cross. Discover the gemstone symbolism and coronation...
Sovereign's Sceptre: Cullinan I Diamond Guide
The Sovereign's Sceptre contains Cullinan I — the Great Star of Africa — the world's largest colorless cut diamond at 530.2 carats. Discover the history and extraordinary gemstone power of...
Sovereign's Sceptre: Cullinan I Diamond Guide
The Sovereign's Sceptre contains Cullinan I — the Great Star of Africa — the world's largest colorless cut diamond at 530.2 carats. Discover the history and extraordinary gemstone power of...