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Essen crown. The small crown is the oldest surviving crown of lilies in Europe. It is stored for almost a millennium in the Essen treasury. It was used until the 16th century at the coronation of the Golden Madonna at the Candlemas on February 2nd. The gold band with 4 lilies is decorated with filigree patterns of coupled gold wires, set with pearls and precious stones. The crown was created at the second half of the 11th century. The origin of the crown is unclear.

As the father of two girls, I have always imagined what it will be like to walk them down a church aisle at their wedding. But I could never imagine what it would be like to do that at a castle.

Country Life reviews What is Luxury? at the V&A, London.

The Paleys

Pearl, ruby, emerald, diamond crown, with aigrette, for a Mughal emperor | The Treasures of India exhibit | Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mother’s Day are flowers - a sweet tradition that’s centuries old. Treat your mom with flowers that won’t wilt or fade, consider floral jewelry instead.

her-majesty-the-queen: “ Marie Antoinette’s theatre in the Petit Trianon château of the Palace of Versailles. ”

Napoleon and Josephine Fan Shaped Dance Card

Sultans crown jewels Ternate at the palace

Quels sont les plus connus, à part l'Angleterre, que nous connaissons tous ?

Indonesia | King's crown from the Balinese Royal Court of Singaraja. Inspired by a Dutch colonial army uniform | Gold, rubies, diamonds and sapphires | Late 19th century, Nias

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