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Anne of Denmark depicted wearing a jewel with a large diamond and a cabochon ruby, possibly the Great H of Scotland, GAC.[1]

The Great 'H' of Scotland was a jewel belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots comprising a large diamond, a ruby, and a gold chain. It was broken up in 1604 and made into the Mirror of Great Britain for James VI and I.

  1. ^ Anne of Denmark (1574–1619), Queen Consort of James I: Government Art Collection

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