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…

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Imperial State Crown Crown of Queen Mary of Modena Imperial Crown of India Prince of Wales' Crown St. Edwards Crown These wonderful illustrations are from The Crown Jewels of England by Sir George John Younghusband and Cyril Davenport, which was published in 1919. I love the colours, opulence and masculine softness. They have got me in the mood for some Royal research, so watch this space. All images © PoodlesRock/Corbis

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