![]() ![]() But Charles II’s version had diamonds and coloured gems which were hired especially for the princely sum of £500, according to Crown Jewels historian Anna Keay. ![]() He was depicted wearing a crown in the famous 11th century Bayeux Tapestry.Įdward’s crown - considered a holy relic - was used in coronations for hundreds of years.īut it was melted down in the 1600s after the execution of King Charles I by Oliver Cromwell.Īfter Cromwell’s death, with royalty back in fashion, King Charles II commissioned a new set of crown jewels, including the St Edward’s Crown and a new state crown (which he is pictured wearing in the image above).Įdward’s crown is thought to have had very few jewels. It is named after a much earlier version that belonged to the Anglo-Saxon king and saint, Edward the Confessor. ![]() The crown was made for Charles II in 1661. It was not until the 20th century that they were set in the crown permanently. The stones in the crown used to be removable and were hired especially for coronations. ![]() The crown has 444 jewels and gemstones – including expensive sapphires, rubies, amethysts and topaz, although most are light blue and or bluish green aquamarines. ![]()
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