British Crown Jewels British Crown Jewels Imperial State Miniature Crown, Hand Made in UK by Crowns&Regalia, Studded with Swarovski Elements

Feature

The best known of all the crowns, the present Imperial State Crown was made for King George VI in 1937. For the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 the shapes of the arches were altered to reduce the height. It is fitted with a purple velvet Cap of Estate turned over with ermine and is mounted in gold and silver. It weighs 2 pounds 13 ounces and is set 2,868 , 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 5 rubies and 273 pearls.
St Edward's Sapphire: This is a square sapphire set in the top cross. This sapphire is said to have been taken from a ring of Edward the Confessor in 1163. The Black Prince's Ruby: This is a spinel of Moorish origin that has been pierced in the Eastern style. It was in the helmet of Henry V at the battle of Agincourt, and King Henry VIII added it to the Crown Jewels. It was set in the State Crown of Charles II and later in that of his niece, Queen Mary II.
The Second Star of Africa in the front of the band, otherwise known as Cullinan II: The diamond was cut from the largest diamond ever found. The Transvaal Government purchased the diamond and presented it to King Edward VII as a birthday present. The stone was cut by Mr Joseph Assher of the Assher Diamond cutters in Amsterdam. Cullinan 2 in the front of the Imperial State Crown weighs in at 317.4 carats is the second largest top quality diamond in the world.
The replicas are Silver Toned Lead Free Pewter, they contains Swarovski Elements as well as a Velvet Hat.
This product comes with a Gift box and romance story card.

Description

Crowns & Regalia have been specialising in all forms of Crown Jewels since 1977 years.

The miniature crown jewels are entirely designed and hand made in England by Crowns & Regalia. The exquisite 1/12th scale collectors miniatures include the most famous Crown Jewels in the world, every piece researched in depth, and recreated in high quality pewter, richly toned with real gold or silver, set with the finest Austrian Swarovski Crystal jewellery ELEMENTS where needed and entirely hand finished.

In fact, every piece is entirely hand made from start to finish!

A brief history is included with every piece. Pieces include the famous 'St. Edward's Crown' the coronation crown of British Monarchs. The stunning diamond set Crown of Russia, The Papal Triple Tiara, and some of the most famous crowns and regalia from France, Germany, Holland, Russia, Bavaria and Spain.

Available individually or in sets, they can be collected to build a stunning record of Royal Historic Regalia. Every piece represents a priceless treasure, and all the history, glamour and intrigue that surround them. Our comprehensive Souvenir and Gift Range is designed by Suzan Findeisen, and is entirely hand made in England by Crowns&Regalia. The entire range has a Royal theme, based on The Crown Jewels, Famous Royal Jewellery or Heraldry. Many items are silver or gold toned, hand set with finest Swarovski Crystals and/or Hand Enamelled. The range is suitable for all events, and will evoke a reminder of a special visit or celebration.