The most extravagant crowns in history (10 photos)

The crown of the monarch has always symbolized greatness and power. Every the ruler strove to possess the most beautiful and luxurious crown, and it is these unique crowns that we have collected in this post.





There is hardly a monarch who does not want to sit on the throne, crowned with a crown, from which it will be impossible to look away.

Crown of Kiani



In the crown of Kiani (crown of the Shah), created for the Iranian monarch Fett Aleishah II in 1796, you can see the unique brilliance pearls. The crown consists of a red velvet cap surrounded by emeralds, rubies, diamonds and pearls. At the center of this masterpiece rises a feather of translucent crystals, complemented by large precious stones.

The crown was created at the end of the 17th century. It was worn by the rulers of Qajar Iran.





Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar wearing the Kiani crown

bohemian crown



The Bohemian Crown, also known as the Palatine Crown, was created in Prague in the 14th century for the British princess Blanche. This crown is made up of a rigid hoop adorned with twelve fleur-de-lis. Many stones such as sapphires, rubies and diamonds adorn this a work of art, and pearl buds make it even more luxurious.

crown hat



One of the most amazing variations of the crown is crown hat of the Swedish crown prince, made in 1650 for Karl Gustav. Its base is covered with soft velvet, and the top hoop, studded with gems and pearls, gives it a special sophistication.

Crown of Nepal



It is kept in the Narayanhiti Royal Palace. This a unique crown in the form of a helmet with a huge lush feather in the center was created for the rulers of the Shah dynasty. The dynasty ruled Nepal from 1768 years before the overthrow of the monarchy in the country in 2008. 723 diamonds, 2,372 pearls, 47 emeralds and 16 rubies adorn the crown. And also a loop bird of paradise.

crown of cheongmacheon



It is worth mentioning the Cheonmacheon crown, which belonged to the Korean monarchs of the Silla dynasty. This is a golden hoop from which the branches stylized diverge upwards, and chains with gems fall down. The metal is embellished with jade beads, creating an amazing harmony.

Crown of Saint Wenceslas



It was made in 1346 for the king of Germany, the king of Bohemia, and then the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire - Charles IV of Luxembourg. He was named Vaclav at birth, and later changed to the name Karl. This he dedicated a very ridiculous crown to his divine patron - Saint Wenceslas.

Crown of King Bali



A golden crown, similar to a fat cap, was made in 1890. The crown is adorned with rubies, sapphires and diamonds.



And this is the crown of Queen Bali.

These crowns represent the amazing work of the jewelers who made them over the centuries. Each one is unique and has its unique history. They are not only beautiful works of art, but also carry a symbolic meaning for people and heirs of monarchs.