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Article: "CROWN JEWELS" LOSE LUSTER WHEN THEY ARE JUST IMITATIONS.(DAILY BREAK)
- Article from:
- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- May 10, 1997
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Byline: Larry Maddry
I DON'T MIND telling you that the British Crown Jewels tend to lose something when the diamonds, rubies and emeralds are imitations.
Which is not to say that what is billed as the British Crown Jewels Exhibit at Military Circle Mall through Sunday is without interest.
It's just amazing what some people can do with zircons. And the kind of stones used to ornament Evel Knievel's jacket when he motorcycled over a canyon.
And, as a practical matter, who knows when you or I might be crowned king or queen of England?
Or maybe receive a royal appointment as keeper of the ampulla and anointing spoon?
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