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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. |
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