Crown of the Day:
Imperial Crown of Austria, 1602
Check that giant emerald of my dreams.
The sceptre that goes with this one is made out of “unicorn horn”. (?) Zero lies.
Personal crown of Rudolf II. It is studded with eight diamonds, which symbolise Christ. At the top of the arch is a blue-green emerald, which symbolises heaven. The emerald was not cut, but polished.
August 05, 2011, 10:30am
