In the 1940s, the crown was sold to, then broken up by, an American syndicate. Many of its stones are probably in the jewelry collections of wealthy Americans today. Pearls, according to Indian mythology, were dewdrops from heaven that fell into the sea. They were caught by shellfish under the first rays of the rising sun, during a period of full moon. In India, warriors encrusted their swords with pearls to symbolize the tears and sorrow that a sword brings.
Large rubies are harder to find than large diamonds, emeralds and sapphires.
As a result, rubies' value increases with size more than any other gemstone. The Ruby symbolizes Freedom, Charity, Dignity, and Divine Power. A Ruby is Vibrant, Passionate , Fiery, even explosive in appearance. The peridot was regarded since ancient times as the symbol of the sun. The Greeks believed that it brought royal dignity upon its wearer.