17 legendary crowns that adorned the heads of the great rulers of the past (16 photos)

The crown is a symbol of power. This unique headdress is used in states with a monarchical form of government. It personifies the status of the ruler, emphasizing his primacy among other people. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that only the best materials are used to create the crown, including gold, pearls, emeralds and diamonds. After all, the ruler should be visible from afar, which means he must shine accordingly.





Today it is difficult to see monarchs who wear their crown on a permanent basis. In the modern world, a headdress is more a symbol of statehood. Usually it is worn only for some special occasions. In the historical and prehistoric past, the crown was taken much more seriously. It almost always adorned the ruler’s head and was his main value. That is why special attention was paid to the design of the crown. It had to be unique and symbolic.

We invite you to take a look at the amazing crowns of the rulers of the past, which can easily be called examples of jewelry art.

Crown of Cunegonde of Luxmbourg, Germany



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This amazingly beautiful crown belonged to the wife of King Henry II of Germany. The product was made in Germany in 1010-1020 by unknown craftsmen. The jewelry consists of pure gold and large precious stones (rubies, garnets, tourmalines and sapphires). The crown is kept in the Wittelsbach treasury in Munich.

Imperial Crown of the Austrian Empire





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The crown was made personally for Rudolf II, Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Bohemia, in 1602. It was made by a jeweler from Prague - Jean Vermeyen. For this, the master used a large amount of gold, precious stones and pearls.

Crown of St. Wenceslas, Bohemia (Czech Kingdom)



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The crown of Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, was made in 1346. It is made of gold, 91 precious stones and 20 pearls.

Crown of Princess Blanche, England



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Princess Blanche's crown was made around 1370. It is considered one of the oldest crowns that ever existed in England. The base of the headdress consists of gold. The product is decorated with sapphires, rubies, diamonds and pearls.

Crown of Christian IV, Denmark and Norway



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Jeweler Didrik Firen made a unique piece for the monarch in 1595. It was a crown made of gold, precious stones and pearls. It was decorated with various allegorical figures and symbols that personified the power of the ruler and his connection with the people.

Queen Victoria's Crown, England



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The crown on display is one of the smallest ever worn by a ruler of the United Kingdom. Its diameter is only 9 centimeters, and its height is 10. It is made of silver and a large number of diamonds. Queen Victoria first appeared in public wearing it in 1871.

Crown of Charlemagne, Roman Empire



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The crown was made around the end of the 10th century. The decoration has an extremely original octagonal shape. Its plates are made of gold and decorated with precious stones and pearls.

Crown of Louis XV, France



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The crown was specially made for the coronation of King Louis XV in 1722. Rare precious stones, diamonds, sapphires and rubies were used to create the headdress.

Crown of the King of Ryukyu, Japan



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The crown is made of silk fabric, decorated with gold, silverohm, crystals, corals and glass. It was created around the 15th century.

Crown of Don Pedro II, Brazilian Empire



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It was made in 1841 from gold, precious stones and pearls.

Crown of Eric XIV, Sweden



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The crown is the oldest item that belongs to the royal regalia. It was made around 1591. Although monarchs in Sweden no longer wear a crown since 1907, it is sometimes used for royal ceremonies.

Crown of St. Stephen, Hungary



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The crown is the main symbol of Hungarian statehood. The exact date of its creation is unknown. However, it is extremely ancient. There is a version that the headdress was made somewhere in the years 1001-1110.

Royal Crown of Spain



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The royal crown was used at the coronation of Philip VI. It was made in 1775 by the royal master Fernando Velasco from gilded silver. Therefore, the cost of the product is estimated at no more than 1200 euros. Despite its low cost, the crown has enormous historical value.

Crown Gaya, South Korea



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According to researchers, this crown was created in the 5th or 6th century AD.

Bonus: Crown of the British Empire



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The crown that now adorns the head of King Charles III is quite modern. It was made for the coronation of King George VI in 1937. Later it belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, and only then passed to her son.

The Crown of the British Empire was originally made similar to the Crown of St. Edward (created in 1661 for the coronation of King Charles II).