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House Ananto Hires Kaliburg Master Jeweler
Melvin Reed asked to provide new Crown Jewelry Piece for Future Empress
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
November 20, 5631


Master Jeweler Melvin Reed of Kaliburg

House Ananto has contacted Kaliburg Master Jeweler Melvin Reed to create a new Crown for the next Empress.  As is traditional, each new monarch has a custom made crown with specialized Jewels inset, including the Stone of State, the Amethyst, as well as Rubies, sapphire, emeralds and diamonds.  The Jewels are selected from the Ananto Gem Vault.

Mr. Reed said that he was honored by the request.  "The creations that sit for only a very short period of time on the heads of Kalistani Monarchs are among the rarest, most valuable pieces of art in Terra," said Reed.  "The literally only serve one purpose, which is to officially acknowledge the accession of the Monarch, and after that they go on display.  Besides the tremendous amount of wealth that goes into the Crown, they are also works of artistry that show off the skill of the artist."

Reed is well known for making custom pieces for wealthy patrons, musicians, professional athletes and fashion models.  His pieces are often considered to be ornate, delicate and physically stunning.  "I am contracting with Kalisol Goldsmiths to built the structure of the crown," said Reed.  "Then they will take me to the gem vault.  I will have my pick of the gems to cut, polish and mount.  I am expecting the crown to weight about 4 pounds, with 2.9 pounds being the 24 Karat Gold structure.  It will also feature 32 two carat diamonds around the band, as well as multiple smaller diamonds.  It will also feature a 125 carat amethyst, and several 100 carat (minimum) emeralds, rubies and sapphires." 

Reed is charged to hand select the gems which will form the Crown, cut them and polish them and then set them in the base of the crown which is being cast by Kalisol Goldsmith. The estimated value of the crown is expected to be worth about ₭1.85 Million Imperial Rubles, but as it is coming from House Ananto's stock, the only cost to the Royal House will be to pay the artisans.

"The real value of the Crown, once it is removed from the new Empress' head, will be incalculable," said Reed. "The rarity, the artisanship, and the authenticity will add to its value. It is a joy to design and build this crown." If House Ananto is pleased with Reed's work, they may contract his team for additional work. "I've been through the Gem Vault," said Reed. "They have thousands upon thousands of excellent gems there. Surely We can make something quite special of that lot and not even put a dent into their supply."

The crown is expected to be completed by April, when it will put into the Crown Jewels Collection to await the Coronation.

@LaModa