Crown of Erik XIV

It is held in the Treasury under the Stockholm Palace along with the rest of the Swedish Royal Regalia.

The entire crown is decorated with pearls and gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, and diamonds.

One addition - which still remains after recent restorations - is the eight diamonds that are located at the top of each of the eight leaves.

In the nineteenth century, King Charles XIV John had the original gold monde and cross replaced with a larger blue monde adorned with diamonds, accompanied by a more brilliant cross on top.

In about 1970 the original monde and cross were reinstated, and a cap within the crown made in 1778 of beaded gold embroidery was replaced by a dark red velvet cap to restore its original appearance.