A Jewel In The Crown Book Novels & Stories

But what set the queen’s crown apart was the enormous and heavy red gem that sat front and center on the piece. The bright jewel sparkled under the fluorescent lights, the deep color hypnotizing. So enchanted by its beauty I found it hard to pull my eyes away from it. The center seemed to swirl with flecks of gold, a trick of the light reflecting off the gold in the center of the jewel. But it looks so cosmic and unworldly. ‘A crown fit for a goddess.’ Note pipped up. It truly was.

"This was the first crown my mother ever wore. I thought... I hoped you might wear it tonight." My heart stuttered against my ribs. "Theo—" "She would have loved you," he interrupted gently. "Strong, compassionate, unafraid to challenge tradition while respecting its foundations. You remind me of her in so many ways." His fingers trembled slightly as he opened the box, revealing what lay nestled inside. The crown was a delicate masterpiece, smaller and more intricate than his – a woven pattern of gold and silver, studded with diamonds that caught the light and fractured it into a thousand tiny rainbows. It looked both ancient and timeless, powerful in its subtlety.

She followed Simon and waited for him to say something. But he didn’t. Instead, he removed the frame, put it aside and took out the delicate crown, made of rubies and diamonds that Elena was sure could break under the slightest amount of force. He looked at her, his expression giving away the pride that he felt for showing her something as rare as this one. Her stomach fluttered once again at the thought that he trusted her enough to share his world with her, to let her see his collection. Elena watched him, watched as he held the crown with utmost care and adoration that one held only for something that meant so much. “Beautiful, isn’t it?”

Mahagino is altogether more afraid to be executed than for his house to be burned by piratical incursions of the Viraiz clan. For Mahagino’s relief, Darina called Rowen, the cavalryman to bring a bag filled with golden coins and jewels. Rowen revealed that the bag has one thousand golden coins, three hundred pieces of silver, ten rubies, and ten sapphires. Darina commanded the cavalryman to record the amount. “Your fishes will be of Clapestris, is that enough?” Darina asked Mahagino giving out the bag to the scholar. Mahagino, being a cunning merchant, was supposed to say that it is not enough. But the cavalryman notices him still thinking and tarried his time to answer. The cavalryman nudge

noticing. It's a magic trick, and the king is skilled at it. His eyes see me at the top of the stairs and lock on me. The crowd follows his gaze. Some look confused, others recognize me due to the Crown Diamond title dispute. A few focus on my dress. Envying how adorned I am, wishing I were in my shoes. _____________ This morning we witnessed a miracle - resumes the king. - Ayla Marin, the main participant for the diamond crown came to us, begging us to forgive her, she informed us that she was forced to go along with the prince, he threatened her family, so this young woman had no choice but to obey the on his orders, however, as soon as she had the opportunity to escape the clutches of th

It surprised him that no one was asking questions but then even while he had no reason to lie no one had believed him when he said Ashterah branded him. Amelia touched the jewelry that lay on her neck, one of the sets of jewels that adorned her fingers, her arm and ears. It caught the light from the window and sparkled. Many more of such jewels were in the had chest the servant has brought to her room so she could choose from its abundant content. Who would have thought that the royal household had such precious stones just lying about? People were right after all when they said kings greedily house the loots won by mere soldiers. Well, she would be queen now and she would win the king over

“Let’s finish you up. It’s almost time. Even in her early forties, Anna is good at applying makeup. She dabs some finishing touches of makeup before she puts on my jewelry. I touch the intricate carving of the pendant. It is shaped like a spiral that is adorned with thirty diamonds. At the center of the spiral is a bigger diamond than the rest with the purest color of diamond I have ever seen. There were three knocks on the door. Three knocks meant that the person was a royal guard. Anna excuses herself and heads for the door. “Your Highness, the King was just checking to see if you’re all set up for your coronation,” General Silverstone stands on the doorway and bows. “Shortly, General Silv

Without it, the new Alpha’s ceremony could not proceed. And our pack had every intention of securing it. "Starting bid, ten million." I raised my paddle. "Fifteen million." "Fifteen million from seat number two." The auctioneer had barely finished when a sharp voice called from the back of the hall. "Twenty million!" Everyone turned. Chloe swept in through the back doors, wearing a glittering gold dress. A priceless diamond necklace adorned her neck, obviously a gift from Isaac. "Thirty million!" She raised her paddle again, her voice loud enough for the entire hall to hear.

I stared at him, dumbfounded. "Take it, and keep it from the godfather. Knowledge is power, and you need to start somewhere." He pressed the money into my hand. As I held the envelope, my hand burned with its warmth. I realized then that a true family elite never sees women as mere commodities. That afternoon, I limped my way to the city's biggest nightclub, ready to hustle for a job as a waitress. The Harlow estate was a goldmine for job seekers, and I struck it lucky.

They said the Saint had awoken. Inside the grand temple, Elysia waited behind the doors. Her body still ached from the ceremony. The burn beneath her skin had quieted, but the gold in her veins refused to fade; it shimmered faintly through the thin linen of her sleeves. Attendants moved around her in silence, adjusting the folds of her robe. The fabric was white and impossibly soft, threaded with dust-fine strands of gold that caught each movement like flame. When they set the crystal circlet upon her head, the weight of it pressed against her temples like a crown of heat.