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The Imperial Orb follows the formal concept introduced in the Crown of Rudolph II (Inv. No. SK_WS_XIa_1). As in the Crown, the decoration consists of diamonds, rubies and pearls as well as a single large sapphire at the top of the cross. The wide, pearl-lined equatorial band of the Orb and the crown circlet are set with large diamonds, interspersed with pairs of pearls embedded in enamelled rosettes. The space between is filled with arabesques of enamelled gold. ca. 1612. Globus Cruciger, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Royal Crown Jewels, Royal Crowns, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Historical Jewellery, Roman Emperor, Royal Jewels, Royal Jewelry

The present-day appearance of the Viennese Treasury is the result of a long developmental process which began in the 14th century. Back then, the secure vaults located beside the Hofburg’s Imperial Chapel were used to hold implements made of gold and silver, coins, precious stones and pieces of jewelry, as well as documents and insignia

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England...St Edwards Crown - last used to crown Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. St Edward's Crown, Royalty Crown, British Crown Jewels, Royal Crown Jewels, Imperial Crown, Royal Crowns, Royal Tiaras, Family Jewellery, Princesa Diana

Imperial State Crown Crown of Queen Mary of Modena Imperial Crown of India Prince of Wales' Crown St. Edwards Crown These wonderful illustrations are from The Crown Jewels of England by Sir George John Younghusband and Cyril Davenport, which was published in 1919. I love the colours, opulence and masculine softness. They have got me in the mood for some Royal research, so watch this space. All images © PoodlesRock/Corbis

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