8, 2022, questions abound about what will happen to the crown jewels, a dazzling collection of crowns, scepters, orbs, medals ...
In 1671 a former Civil War soldier and his gang conned their way into stealing the British Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It became the first and only time anyone has attempted to steal them.
The 'Treasures, Royal Gems & Jewellery,' colloquium held in Lisbon explored the history, preservation and public role of royal gems and jewels ...
The royal family have heirlooms that have been in the blood line for years. Read on for all of our favourite jewels.
Collected over centuries by British kings and queens ... complicated thousand-year history buried within the Crown Jewels. These jewels - some of the most beautiful objects ever crafted - reveal ...
Legend has it that the Bank of England used the building's underground vault during World War Two A bank with a vault that is said to have stored the Crown Jewels during World War Two is due to be ...
Notably worn by Emperor Aurangzeb and later Queen Victoria, it now resides in the British Crown Jewels as a result of war conquests. The Timur Ruby, weighing some 361 carats, is named after Timur.
The Koh-i-Noor has a history full of betrayal, war, and intrigue. Today, it’s part of the British Crown Jewels, but its Mughal roots remain undeniable. It’s not really a ruby, but who’s ...
The latter, discovered more than 100 years ago, was cut up and set into the British Crown Jewels. Like many of Lucara’s mega stones, this latest discovery will undoubtedly make its way to ...