Gold pendant associated with Charles I

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This gold reliquary pendant commemorates Charles I. It dates from the mid 17th century.

The pointed oval pendant is set with nine table-cut diamonds. This central diamond covers the initials 'CR' (for 'Carolus Rex') crowned. The whole is ornamented with gold wire and is set on a pad of cloth and a lock of hair - perhaps relics of the king.

After the execution of Charles I, many pieces of jewellery were produced to commemorate the 'Martyr King' and to foster allegiance to the Stewart cause.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-530-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 86
• Date: Mid 17th century
  
• Material: Gold with lasque diamonds
  Pendant, reliquary
  
• Dimensions: 45 mm L x 28 mm W
  
• What: Pendant, reliquary
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Charles I
  
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• Description: Gold reliquary pendant, pointed oval in shape, set with eight irregularly shaped lasque diamonds surrounding a larger lasque diamond
  
• References:
  • Marshall, R.K. & Dalgleish, G.R. (ed). The Art of Jewellery in Scotland. Edinburgh: SNPG, 1991 p 36 
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