houses The Crown Jewels, the regalia of crowns, sceptres, orbs and swords used at coronations and other state occasions, dating from as far back as 1661, when a new set was made for Charles II. The collection includes the Imperial State Crown, made in 1837 for the coronation of 18 yeaar old Queen Victoria. It contains 2,800 diamonds and other gems. It is worn by the present Queen on all state occasions.