Sydney Zatz

It’s just been seen up close by millions around the world at the Coronation of King Charles III. And despite its name, the Black Prince’s Ruby, this gem is actually a sparkling example of the birthstone for August, Let’s say hello to the most famous spinel in the world. Located on the front of the Imperial State Crown, the stone is an irregular and large cabochon red spinel…

The Royal Family has many notable pieces of jewellery in its collection and rubies feature heavily. Considered one of the traditional cardinal gems along with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond, the ruby is known as the birthstone for July. The word “ruby” itself comes from ruber, the Latin word for red. Among the most famous pieces in the Windsor vaults are two tiaras…