To learn more or change your settings, please see our A world-famous, unique collection of sacred and ceremonial objectsA world-famous, unique collection of sacred and ceremonial objects There is a crown in the collection which has only been worn once, and it was made for a very special occasion. . A special crown had to be made because a statute This crown was made of platinum in 1937 CE. Our magnificent Crown Jewels collection make the perfect souvenir.Choose from our stunning collection of jewellery, including pieces inspired by the palaces and the people who lived in them. A message from Her Majesty The Queen to the British Red Cross A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at a virtual meeting of the United for Wildlife Taskforces A message from Her Majesty The Queen on Armed Forces Day A statement by The Countess of Wessex at the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict virtual UN event A message from Her Majesty The Queen to the British Chambers of Commerce The Queen's message to healthcare professionals on World Health Day They are often used for the coronation of a monarch and a few other ceremonial occasions. The most notable are:-The Imperial State Crown with four arches, originally made for Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838. This solid gold crown was made for the coronation of Charles II to replace the medieval crown melted down in 1649. It was found in the Golconda mines of the Deccan and once belonged to the Mughal prince Babur (1483-1531 CE). For the coronation of Mary II with William III, this ruby was set in the Queen's Crown of State.The crown was enlarged and lightened in weight for the coronation of H.M. Edward VII, and then contained 2,818 diamonds, 297 pearls, and many other jewels, the whole weighing 39 ounces and 5 pennyweights.It has since been again somewhat improved and altered to allow of the large oblong brilliant "Star of Africa," weighing 3O9 3/16 carats, cut from the "Cullinan" rough diamond, being inserted in front when not worn by H.M. the Queen. For the new arrangement 2 sapphires, 56 brilliants, and 52 rose diamonds have been added.The imperial State Crown with eight arches worn by King George V at the Delhi Durbar contains an Indian emerald weighing 34 carats, emeralds, sapphires and 6,170 diamonds.The Circlet or Coronet of pearls and diamonds made for the coronation of Mary of Modena, the Queen consort and second wife of James II. Today, it has the 530-carat Cullinan I diamond, also known as the First Star of Africa, sparkling at the top of it. The Crown Jewels Today. Many were used for the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.St Edward’s Crown is the most important and sacred of all the crowns. The hollow gold orb, set with pearls, precious stones and a large amethyst beneath the cross, was made in 1661 CE and has been used in every coronation since then.

As noted, the oldest item is the 12th-century CE Coronation Spoon which has decorative incisions of strap-work and filigree scrolls. The uncut 3,106-carat diamond was presented to Edward VII (r. 1901-1910 CE) by the Transvaal Government as a gift for his 66th birthday. He is depicted here in 1631 with the Imperial Crown, which was probably made for Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth, and then destroyed by the vengeful Cromwell.The Tower has always been a secure place to keep the nation’s valuables. At Westminster Abbey, where William I was the first monarch to be crowned, the Sovereign is escorted to the Coronation Chair (used at every coronation since 1300) by individuals carrying the processional regalia.These include two of the Royal maces, three swords (representing Mercy, Spiritual Justice and Temporal Justice), the Great Sword of State (symbolising the Sovereign's Royal authority) and St Edward's Staff (dating from 1661).After the coronation oath comes the anointing by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Sovereign's hands, breast and head, the oil being poured from the ampulla into the spoon.The ampulla (dated 1661) is a golden eagle flask which holds the holy oil used in the anointing, whilst the spoon is the oldest piece in the regalia, probably made for Henry II or Richard I.The anointing is followed by dressing in the coronation robes (up to Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838, new robes were provided; George V and his successors have all worn the robes on display in the Jewel House).The spurs (dating from 1661 and representing knighthood and chivalry), the jewelled Sword of Offering (dating from 1820) and the armills (gold bracelets representing sincerity and wisdom, The Queen was given new armills by the Commonwealth for her coronation in 1953) are then presented.The Sovereign's Orb (representing Christian sovereignty) is placed in the Sovereign's right hand. In 1649 Cromwell ordered that the Royal regalia 'be totally broken' as being symbolic of the 'detestable rule of kings'.The regalia's precious stones were sold separately and the precious metal sent to the Mint to be coined, although other pieces (such as the Coronation Spoon dating from the twelfth century and later returned to Charles II) were sold intact.The Coronation Chair (dating from 1300) remained intact as it was used in 1653 at Westminster Hall when Cromwell was installed as Lord Protector.However, detailed records of the old regalia survived, and replacements for the lost regalia were made at a cost of nearly £12,185 for Charles II's coronation in 1661.Since Charles II's coronation, there have been many additions and alterations to the regalia.



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