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Shmuel Leib Melamud
Британские королевские регалии
The King's Orb and Sceptres Made for Charles Il in 1661 and used in coronations since Sovereign's orb Cross mounted on a globe symbolising Christian world - Hollow gold globe with band of precious gems and pearls 16.5cm wide Sceptre with Cross Represents kingly power and justice Gold rod with enamel and gem decorations 92cm long Cullinan I or Star of - Africa cut from world's largest diamond, added in 1910 Sceptre with Dove Also called Rod of Equity and Mercy and represents King's spiritual role Gold rod with enamel and gem decorations 110cm long Royal Collection Trust / His Majesty King Charles Ill 2023St Edward's Crown Only worn when the monarch is crowned Made in 1661 Solid gold frame 2600 Set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmaline gems Six monarchs have worn the crown in the past 360 years Weighs over 2kg (5lb) Royal Collection Trust / His Majesty King Charles III 2023
Queen Mary's Crown Was reset and resized for Queen Camilla Made in 1911 • Three Cullinan diamonds (III, IV and V) cut from the world's largest diamond Four of eight detachable arches were removed Silver crown covered in 2,200 diamonds Weighs 590g (1.3lb) PAImperial State Crown Used for occasions such as State Opening of Parliament Made in 1937 -St Edward's sapphire said to be from Edward the Confessor's ring Black Prince Ruby a spinel gem reportedly worn by Henry V in battle Cullinan Il diamond cut from the world's largest diamond The crown has 2,868 diamonds and 17 sapphires Weighs 1 kg (2.3lb) Royal Collection Trust / His Majesty King Charles III 2023
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