Crown Jewels
Monarch's ceremonial collection
The Crown Jewels are the ceremonial regalia of a monarchy—crowns, scepters, orbs, and other treasures used in coronations and state occasions.
The British Crown Jewels, kept in the Tower of London, are among the most famous: Tourists queue for hours to see the Crown Jewels. (Lowercase crown jewels means prized possessions generally.)
Medieval riverside fortress
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- realmGoverned territory or sphere
monarch · queen · king · royalty · palace · kingdom · imperial · regent
Ceremonial staff of sovereignty
- orbLuminous celestial body
- diademJeweled band of royalty
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- robesLong loose outer garments
insignia · Koh-i-Noor · ampulla · collar · vestment · ceremonial · enthronement · mantle
Record of past events
- legacyWhat's passed down
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
tradition · artifact · relic · provenance · custodianship · patrimony · museum · curator
Polished ornamental minerals
Energy transfer rate
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- legitimacyLawful or rightful status
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
nationhood · ceremony · ritual · sovereignty · status · iconography · allegiance · patriotism
Tower of London
Medieval riverside fortress
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
realm · monarch · queen · king · royalty · palace · kingdom · imperial · regent · succession
scepter
Ceremonial staff of sovereignty
robes · insignia · Koh-i-Noor · ampulla · collar · vestment · ceremonial · enthronement · mantle · medallion
history
Record of past events
- legacyWhat's passed down
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
preservation · tradition · artifact · relic · provenance · custodianship · patrimony · museum · curator · restoration
gemstones
Polished ornamental minerals
emeralds · gold · silver · platinum · pearls · priceless · riches
power
Energy transfer rate
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- legitimacyLawful or rightful status
emblem · nationhood · ceremony · ritual · sovereignty · status · iconography · allegiance · patriotism · tradition
- Royal/Palace ThingsBuckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Versailles, Hampton Court, Forbidden City
- Gem HistoryHope Diamond, Koh-i-Noor, ancient jewelry, Chinese jade
- Hofburg
- British Royaltyking, queen, prince, princess, throne
- LouvreMona Lisa, Venus de Milo, glass pyramid, Winged Victory, I. M. Pei
- British TreasuresMagna Carta, Koh-i-Noor, Lindisfarne Gospels, Domesday Book