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Black Prince’s Ruby

Ruby 170ct — Great red spinel, one of the oldest crown gems, set in the British Imperial State Crown

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Black Prince's Ruby is associated, in the documented record, with a Ruby of approximately 170 carats. Great red spinel, one of the oldest crown gems, set in the British Imperial State Crown (1367).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great ruby stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Black Prince’s Ruby?
Black Prince’s Ruby is associated, in the documented record, with a Ruby of approximately 170 carats. Great red spinel, one of the oldest crown gems, set in the British Imperial State Crown.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1367. Origin / association: United Kingdom.
Can I acquire a ruby like Black Prince’s Ruby's?
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StoneRuby
Carat (approx.)170 ct
Era1367
RegionUnited Kingdom

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Stone

Ruby

Region

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Era

Antiquity & Royal Courts (pre-1700)
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