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| − | Many of the crown jewels are encrusted with precious gemstones and metals, and as they are royal artifacts they are priceless. The Koh-i-Noor diamond that sits upon the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is said to be worth between $10 to $12.7 billion. The same crown has a frame made of platinum, with a total of 2800 diamonds encrusting the | + | Many of the crown jewels are encrusted with precious gemstones and metals, and as they are royal artifacts they are priceless. The Koh-i-Noor diamond that sits upon the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is said to be worth between $10 to $12.7 billion. The same crown has a frame made of platinum, with a total of 2800 diamonds encrusting it. Other precious gems used in the crown jewels include sapphires, topaz, rubies, emeralds, amethysts, and more. |
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Revision as of 19:30, 9 May 2017
The Crown Jewels
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x800px This is the Imperial State Crown worn by the Queen at each state opening of Parliament. | |
| The Imperial State Crown | |
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| Created by | Attributed to Sir Robert Vyner |
| Year | c. 1937 |
| Dimensions | 31.5 cm |
| Location | Tower of London, London |
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Background
The crown jewels are a symbol of the British monarchy. These items are often worn at ceremonial events such as coronations or christenings.
The Jewels
Many of the crown jewels are encrusted with precious gemstones and metals, and as they are royal artifacts they are priceless. The Koh-i-Noor diamond that sits upon the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is said to be worth between $10 to $12.7 billion. The same crown has a frame made of platinum, with a total of 2800 diamonds encrusting it. Other precious gems used in the crown jewels include sapphires, topaz, rubies, emeralds, amethysts, and more.
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"Imperial State Crown"
References
- Palaces, H. R. (n.d.). Visiting the Crown Jewels. Retrieved May 08, 2017, from http://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/visit-us/top-things-to-see-and-do/the-crown-jewels/visiting-the-crown-jewels/
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