crown jewels

Portrait of Queen Victoria wearing Sapphire and Diamond Coronet
Queen Victoria’s Sapphire and Diamond Coronet
Designed by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet was one of the most important jewels of the young queen
Cullinan diamonds
Diamond Cutting's Greatest Feat, now at Auction
The history of the cutting of the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality stone ever found, is captured in documents being offered at Bonhams London on April 30, 2019.
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Swedish Jewels Stolen in Daring Heist

In a heist fit for a movie, several priceless pieces of the Swedish crown jewels were stolen in broad daylight on Tuesday. Part of a display at the Strängnäs Cathedral, the stolen objects include…