The cabochon-cut sapphire weighing 104 carats was acquired by the Queen’s ancestors in the 14th century. While the history of its acquisition is quite muddled it was probably unearthed in Asia.

Various colors of heated Missouri River sapphires, ranging from 0.16 to 1.65 ct. Courtesy of American Sapphire Company
Dimensions – 9 mm Depth – 6.72 mm