King Charles: The one thing that the new monarch never leaves the house without
November 09, 2022 - 10:37 GMT Gemma Strong It's no secret that the British royal family own some of the most precious and beautiful jewels in the world – from glittering diamond tiaras to multi-million pound necklaces and brooches.But there is one item that is especially precious to King Charles – so much so, he never leaves the house without it.For a number of years now, the monarch has worn a gold signet ring on the little finger of his left hand.
It is engraved with the symbol of the Prince of Wales – a title Charles used for 64 years before the death of his beloved mother.It is highly likely that the signet ring was made with Welsh gold; a tradition also used by the royal family for their wedding bands. According to jewellery experts at Steven Stone, most of the gold is thought to be fashioned out of the Queen's personal collection from the Clogau St. David Gold Mine in Dolgellau, Wales.MORE: 16 photos that show King Charles' special bond with his grandchildren
While not the priciest piece in the royal family's collection – the ring is thought to be worth around £4,000 – it has an important historical pedigree.It was last worn by King Charles's uncle, Prince Edward, the Duke of Windsor, who was the Prince of Wales before he ascended the throne, and dates back 175 years.
Maxwell Stone, creative director at Steve Stone, says:"It is widely known that King Charles has owned and worn this same signet ring since the 1970's, the bezel distinctly engraved with the crest of the Prince of Wales."This signet ring is likely to be made with Welsh gold, a royal tradition, carrying a weight of approximately 20g. Nowadays, signet rings are commonly worn as heirlooms, having been passed down through generations.
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