The crown of Mary of Modena (Queen Consort), 1685

This crown was created for James II's consort, Mary of Modena, to wear at their coronation in 1685. The crown was set with hired jewels for the coronation and the jewels were later replaced with imitations when it was displayed in the jewel house. Today the crown is set with crystals and cultured pearls. A diadem was also created and it was this that Mary wore during the procession to Westminster Abbey where she was crowned with a coronation crown and finally invested with a third, "Rich Crown" for the closing procession. The latter is the crown currently on display in the jewel house. Both were subsequently used until the 18th century.