1855 Spanish Tiara
The 1855 tiara donated by Queen Isabella of Spain was probably the most heavily jewel-laiden tiara ever donated, containing 18,000 diamonds, pearls, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Pope Pius IX sold it and donated the funds to charity.
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