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A dazzling treasure: The Darnley Jewel

This jewelled locket is around 450 years old and is made of gold, red ruby, green emerald, blue glass and enamel. It is covered with symbols and has a fascinating story, which you can hear about in this film with Deborah Clarke, Senior Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse:

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Decorate your own Darnley Jewel


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