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The Imperial State Crown is 31.5cm (12.4in) tall and weighs 1.06kg (2.3lb), and has four fleurs-de-lis alternating with four crosses pattée, supporting two arches topped by a monde and cross pattée. Its purple velvet cap is trimmed with ermine. The frame is made of gold, silver and platinum, and decorated with 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies. [18]

Illustration of the Imperial State Crown published in 1919, digitally altered to resemble its current appearance Two Maces, made of silver gilt over oak, date between 1660 and 1695 and are the ceremonial emblems of authority which are carried before the Sovereign at events such as the State Opening of Parliament. Also carried before the Sovereign on formal occasions is the Sword of State, symbolising Royal authority; a steel blade with a silver-gilt hilt, enclosed in a wooden scabbard which is covered in velvet. In 1660 and 1678, during the reign of King Charles II, two such swords were made, the elder of which has not survived. The remaining sword has been used at several Coronations and, in 1969, the Investiture of The Prince of Wales. The sword is carried with the point upwards, and the scabbard carries the coat of arms of King William III.

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Step 3 - Using the Voduz 'Blow Out' Infrared Hair Dryer, blow dry your hair and let the product work its magic. Swipe through the photos and let the results SHINE for themselves. As you approach the Treasury, the rooms where most of the Crown Jewels are kept, explore the origins of these spectacular objects including the destruction of the original jewels under Oliver Cromwell.

Cullinan II, or the 'Second Star of Africa', weighs 317.4 carats and is the second largest stone cut from the great Cullinan Diamond, the largest diamond ever discovered. Learn more about the origins of the current Crown Jewels, starting with the destruction of the medieval Coronation Regalia in 1649, during the English Civil War. The Crown Jewels were destroyed at the Tower after the Civil War and remade for Charles II’s coronation in 1661. They signify the royal authority to lead and protect the nation.

You'll find the Crown Jewels under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. These gems are a unique working collection of royal regalia and are still regularly used by the monarch for important national ceremonies, such as the State Opening of Parliament. Make sure to look out for the 'in use' signs. A NEW ERA BEGINS EXPLORE THE ORIGINS OF THE CROWN JEWELS IN THE CORONATION YEAR It is sometimes said that three pearls that hang the below the monde belonged to Queen Elizabeth I (and are known as Queen Elizabeth's Earrings) but the association is disputed.

Loach, Jennifer; Bernard, G.W.; Williams, Penry (1999). EdwardVI. Yale University Press. p.36. ISBN 978-0-300-07992-0.

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See the hammer and knife used to make the first cuts to the famous Cullinan diamond, on display in the Jewel House for the first time. Discovered in South Africa in 1905, the diamond is the largest gem-quality uncut diamond ever found at 3106 carats. It was split into nine major stones and 96 smaller brilliants, with the largest two stones featuring in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross and the Imperial State Crown. The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here. The company mission is to “Provide superior service and always treat customers and their property with care and respect.” This magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones is part of the Royal Collection and boasts items that are still used in royal ceremonies today.

The sceptre holds the world’s largest diamond, the Cullinan I, also known as the First Star of Africa. Crown Jewels". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol.211. United Kingdom: House of Commons. 16 July 1992. col.944W.The Sovereign’s Orb, which features a cross above a globe, is a symbol of Godly power, the monarch being God's representative on Earth. Discover the history and significance of the Crown Jewels in new displays introduced in May 2023, just weeks after the world witnessed the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. THE TIMELESSNESS OF MONARCHY