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Symbolism of the Precious Stones
St. Edward's Crown

TOPAZ
Contains the color of the most precious stones, by which the King is to exercise all virtues.

EMERALD
(Smaragd) Justice.

SARDIUS
(Sardigne) Like red clay; though the King be the
highest, yet he is but clay; in Heraldry this is the
Dragon's Tail of the planet.

CHRYSOLITE
Like Gold; The King to shine in wisdom and prudence.

CHALCEDONY
Strong; fortitude in the King.

HYACINTH
Like the Sun shining on water; temperance and
sobriety.

JASPER
Grass Green; the King to provide plenty for his people.

CRISEOPALLA
(Chrysaprasus?) Gold and Green; wisdom and
aspiration for Heavenly things.

BERYL Green and pale; Heavenly contemplation.

SAPHIRE Light Blue; continence.

AMETHYST
Purple and violet; discharging of regal functions and
good savor.

SARDONYX
Black below, red in middle, white above, humbleness, charity and sincerity.

TOPAZ	Contains the color of the most precious stones, by which the King is to exercise all virtues.
EMERALD	(Smaragd) Justice.
SARDIUS	(Sardigne) Like red clay; though the King be the highest, yet he is but clay; in Heraldry this is the Dragon's Tail of the planet.
CHRYSOLITE	Like Gold; The King to shine in wisdom and prudence.
CHALCEDONY	Strong; fortitude in the King.
HYACINTH	Like the Sun shining on water; temperance and sobriety.
JASPER	Grass Green; the King to provide plenty for his people.
CRISEOPALLA	(Chrysaprasus?) Gold and Green; wisdom and aspiration for Heavenly things.
BERYL	Green and pale; Heavenly contemplation.
SAPHIRE	Light Blue; continence.
AMETHYST	Purple and violet; discharging of regal functions and good savor.
SARDONYX	Black below, red in middle, white above, humbleness, charity and sincerity.