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Glitz & Grandeur Too

@glitzandgrandeurtoo / glitzandgrandeurtoo.tumblr.com

A secondary blog to Glitz & Grandeur - for the wonderful posts, pics,etc, glass and not, that cried out to be blogged and/or reblogged. ~ If you'd rather scroll through in a condensed multi-column view, just select 'archive' below. ~ For my main blog:
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Sweden Royal JewelsThe Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure

A wedding gift from Napoléon to Princess Augusta of Bavaria, Duchess of Leuchtenberg, when she married Eugène de Beauharnais (Empress Joséphine’s son). It makes the journey to Sweden with Augusta’s daughter, Josephine, who was the Queen consort of Oscar I of Sweden and Norway.

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The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Emperor

Western Germany 2nd half of the 10th century. The cross is an addition from the early 11th century; the arch dates from the reign of Emperor Conrad II (ruled 1024-1039); the red velvet cap is from the 18th century. Gold, cloisonné enamel, precious stones, pearls Brow plate: H 14.9 cm, W 11.2 cm; cross: H 9.9 cm
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The Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament - Houses of Parliament in London, England, UK.

Imperial State Crown:  weighs 2 pounds 13 ounces and is set with over 3000 precious stones - 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds & 5 rubies. 

The Imperial State Crown was originally made for Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1838 by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, the Crown Jewellers. 

Image and information source:  dailymail.co.uk

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