A secret mine, an incredibly rare stone, the mystery of its setting and a royal tax problem all add up to a twisty tale that ends in the V&A
A secret mine, an incredibly rare stone, the mystery of its setting and a royal tax problem all add up to a twisty tale that ends in the V&A
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Opals and cameos of Empress Josephine, an emerald tiara once worn by Queen Victoria, diamond aigrettes of maharajas: At the…
Treasure found in Scottish Borders town ‘without archaeological parallel anywhere in the world’
Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion King Charles should return diamond to India has reopened old wounds
Empress Zita brought stone to Canada as Nazis took over Europe in 1940s and it remained in bank vault ever since
Royal visitor given behind-the-scenes access to new V&A museum to promote Britain’s creative sector
The allure of deep sea exploration continues to capture the public, but experts warn that such quests can often end in tragic…
