Crystal Gems Large - Brooch Jewellery This design was the winner

This design was the winner in the Costume Jewellery section of the Ancestors/V&A Student Jewellery Design Competition 2009 and was created by Sarah Spalding of Duncan of Jordanstone College

From its frequent appearance on postage stamps and coins

They come with hypoallergenic backs and a story card

sapphires symbolise purity

The crown measures 1

Crystal Gems Large - Brooch Jewellery This design was the winnerGemstones are a source of delight and fascination. Their colours, durability and rarity make them collector's items. The gemstone collection at the Natural History Museum is one of the finest in the world, with more than 5,000 items reflecting the astonishing diversity of Earth's resources, from which this brooch has been inspired.