#7: St Edward’s Sapphire – Edward the Confessor (England)
St Edward’s Sapphire sits within the Coronation Ring used in British coronations. It is associated with Edward the Confessor, an 11th-century ruler later canonized, which gives the gem its name and symbolic weight. During the ceremony, the ring is placed on the monarch’s finger to represent commitment to the realm. The sapphire has been reused across multiple reigns, quietly carrying its history forward, and it is now part of the Crown Jewels displayed at the Tower of London.
