The Jewels of the Order of St Patrick, commonly called the Irish Crown Jewels, were the heavily jewelled badge and star created in 1831 for the Grand Master of the Order of St Patrick, an order of knighthood established in 1783 by George III to be an Irish equivalent of the English Order of the Garter and the Scottish Order of the Thistle.

Apr 6, 2022 · In 1907, four days before the arrival of King Edward VII in Dublin, the Irish Crown Jewels were found to be missing. Who stole them, and where are they now?

Jul 6, 2024 · The Irish Crown Jewels were stolen from Dublin Castle on in 1907. Valuing about $20 million today, the stolen gems have never been found. The crime remains one of Ireland’s greatest mysteries.

Apr 11, 2024 · The mystery of the Irish Crown Jewels, a tale of betrayal, corruption, and scandal, has never been solved. Origins – what were the Irish Crown Jewels? Theft – the 20th-century disappearance of the Irish Crown Jewels; Theories – who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? Scandal – what happened next?

Sep 24, 2022 · The theft of the Irish Crown Jewels from Dublin Castle in 1907 was Ireland's most scandalous heist - and it remains unsolved to this day.

The Irish Crown Jewels consist of a star (decorated with Brazilian diamonds, its centre featuring an emerald trefoil and ruby cross on a blue enamel background), a diamond badge and five gold jewel-encrusted collars. The insignia comprises 394 …

Nov 4, 2021 · Vicars, from his spacious office in Dublin Castle, was well paid, well respected, and passionate about heraldic history and genealogy. His job also included guarding what would become known as...

Nov 14, 2024 · On July 6, 1907, Sir Arthur Vicars made a terrible discovery: the Irish crown jewels, which were kept under lock-and-key in his office at Dublin Castle, had been stolen.

Mar 10, 2025 · On 6 July 1907, four days before King Edward VII was due to visit Ireland to conduct the investiture of Lord Castletown, the insignia of the Grand Master of the Order of St Patrick, known as the Irish Crown Jewels, were declared missing.

Nov 1, 2024 · Did you know that Ireland was presented with crown jewels by both Henry II and Henry VIII? We're all familiar with the story of Thomas Blood and his attempt to steal the crown jewels, but did you know that the stolen jewels aren't …