Black Princes Ruby (Spinel)
Collection
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
Collection
The Black Prince's Ruby is a huge blood-red bead-shaped Spinel, roughly 170 carats, set as the centerpiece of of the crown in the famous Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. This gem has a history dating back to the 14th century, and has been in the possession of the British kings since 1367.
