The Black Prince’s Ruby: The Spanish Stone at the Heart of Britain’s Crown Jewels
From royal betrayals in medieval Spain to the coronation of Queen Victoria, this blood-red gem carries a story worthy of a Netflix drama. When Queen Victoria was crowned in 1838, she wanted something new. At only 18, the young monarch ditched the traditional St Edward’s Crown for a freshly commissioned piece glittering with 2,868 diamonds, … Read more