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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...
Queen Mary's Crown: Gemstones & History
Queen Mary's Crown — made in 1911 with detachable arches and originally set with the Koh-i-Noor diamond — reflects the legendary collecting passion of one of Britain's greatest royal jewelry...
Queen Mary's Crown: Gemstones & History
Queen Mary's Crown — made in 1911 with detachable arches and originally set with the Koh-i-Noor diamond — reflects the legendary collecting passion of one of Britain's greatest royal jewelry...
Coronation Spoon: Ancient Regalia Gemstone Use
The Coronation Spoon — a 12th-century silver-gilt spoon — is the oldest object in the British Crown Jewels and the instrument of the most sacred moment in the coronation ceremony....
Coronation Spoon: Ancient Regalia Gemstone Use
The Coronation Spoon — a 12th-century silver-gilt spoon — is the oldest object in the British Crown Jewels and the instrument of the most sacred moment in the coronation ceremony....