The crown jewels

One of the most important symbols of the Crown’s authority and wealth, the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom have a long, interesting, and sometimes - Royal Explainers

The sceptre comprises a gold rod, formed in three sections, with enamelled collars at the intersections, surmounted by an enamelled heart-shaped structure, which holds a huge drop-shaped diamond, Cullinan I, or the Star of Africa, weighing 530.2 carats. This structure is surmounted by enamelled brackets mounted with step-cut emeralds, and by a faceted amethyst monde, set with table and rose-cut diamonds, rubies, spinels and emeralds, with a cross above set with further diamonds, with a…

Displayed in the Residenz, Munich

Learn all about the long and illustrious history of sapphires in the British Crown Jewels. Reveal the magnificent craftsmanship of these sapphire jewelry pieces, the famous members of royalty that loved these pieces, the Queen's affinity for sapphires, and beautiful photos to highlight the details.

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