British Royal Jewels: The Timur Ruby Necklace

The Timur Ruby Necklace is mounted with one of the most historically significant jewels the Queen owns.

The Timur Ruby Necklace: Timur Ruby is the centrepiece, flanked by two smaller spinels

It weighs whooping 352.5-carats and until 1851, it was regarded as the largest known ruby in the world. Apart from its incredible historical value, it is also notable by the fact that some of its previous owners had their name inscribed on the stone.