Perhaps the world's most famous gem, the Black Prince's Ruby (front, center), is actually a large red spinel. Its history is documented back to 1366 AD. Today it is mounted on the front of Britain's Imperial State Crown, which is located in the Tower of London. Britain's Imperial State Crown contains more famous gems than virtually any other ornament in the world, including the Black Prince's Ruby, the Stuart Sapphire (not visible), St. Edward's Sapphire (on top) and the Cullinan II diamond (below the Black Prince's Ruby).
The image showcases a regal crown adorned with jewels and a large gemstone, set against a neutral backdrop. The crown's crowning glory is the large diamond at its pinnacle, which is encircled by a smaller diamond. The crown's base is embellished with a multitude of jewels, and a large gemstone is positioned at the bottom, completing the regal ensemble.
The image showcases a regal crown adorned with jewels and a large gemstone, set against a neutral backdrop. The crown's crowning glory is the large diamond at its pinnacle, which is encircled by a smaller diamond. The crown's base is embellished with a multitude of jewels, and a large gemstone is positioned at the bottom, completing the regal ensemble.