It’s made of gold, silver and platinum, with a purple velvet cap and ermine band. It weighs 2.3lbs (1.06kg) and contains 2,868 diamonds in silver mounts. It holds a further treasury of coloured stones in gold mounts, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls and 5 rubies. It sits under ceremonial armed guard in the Tower of London and has been seen by billions worldwide, taking pride of place at Coronations, State occasions and Royal funerals. It is immediately recognisable as the overarching statement of historical power, the embodiment of Britain’s heritage. It has even been featured dramatically in the opening credits of every episode of the Netflix series The Crown – as the titular symbol of the British monarchy. It is, of course, the Imperial State Crown.
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