Crown of the Day:
Imperial Crown of India, 1912
Made for the Coronation of King George V. “..a glittering array of emeralds, rubies, sapphires, 6,100 diamonds, and a very fine Indian ruby. It weighs 34.05 ounces (0.97 kg). … The crown was fashioned by Crown Jewellers, Garrad & Co, and cost £60,000.”
August 06, 2011, 10:30am
