Sapphire Stuarts at the base of the Crown of the British Empire
“Stuart Sapphire” or “Charles II Sapphire” is a historical gem of the Scottish crown , according to legend, set back in the crown of King Alexander II . Cromwell sold it, like other crown jewels, and Charles II Stewart returned to the treasury. By order of Victoria, sapphire was set in the back of the crown of the British Empire . Now he adorns the crown of George VI next to the fragments of " Cullinan " (like other royal regalia, the crown is exhibited in the Tower of London ). Stone dimensions: 3.8 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. Weight: 104 carats .