Crown Jewels of England

The Crown Jewels of England, which are now on display at the Jewel House in the Tower of London, can date back to the 12^th Century although most pieces from that time were destroyed and recreated during the Restoration.

One of the most famous pieces in this collection is the Imperial State Crown. This crown consists of almost 3,000 gems, most of which came from the original Imperial State Crown from the 17^th Century. Of the 3,000 gems, there are 277 pearls. The pearls that are suspended from the arches of the crown were actually worn as earrings by Elizabeth I.

Imperial State Crown

Another crown in this collection is St. Edward’s crown made in 1661. It was last used during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1853. This crown is gold and contains plenty of priceless gems and jewels, including beautiful pearls.

St Edward's Crown

Among many of the other pieces included in this collection is the Orb. The Orb is a golden globe that is used during the coronation ceremony to symbolize the world ruled by Christianity. This gold Orb is lined with many pearls and contains a jeweled cross that is topped off with pearls as well.

The Orb

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