Brazilian imperial crown

The Crown of the Empire of Brazil ( Portuguese Coroa do Império do Brasil ), also known as Crown Dom Pedro II. , Was made for the coronation of the Emperor of Brazil , Pedro II. By the goldsmith Carlos Martin in Rio de Janeiro .

history

It was unveiled to the public on July 8, 1841, just before the coronation took place on July 18 of the same year .

The crown is made of gold , has eight crown brackets that unite in the middle and carry an imperial orb, the cross of which is set with diamonds . Inside the crown is a dark green velvet hood. The crown is set with 639 precious stones, mainly diamonds, and 77 pearls , has a diameter of 205 mm, a height of 310 mm and weighs 1955 g.

After the end of the monarchy in 1889, the crown and the other crown jewels were kept under lock and key. Since 1943 it has been exhibited in the Imperial Palace, today's Imperial Museum of Brazil in Petrópolis .