Why the case of Ireland’s missing out on crown gems stays unsolved after more than a century
On July 6, 1907, Sir Arthur Vicars made an awful discovery: the Irish crown gems, which were kept under lock-and-key in his workplace at Dublin Castle, had actually been taken. The gems, owned by a group linked to the colonial British crown, were last seen June 11, so there was no informing when particularly they had actually disappeared.The collection consisted of badges and collars which contained gems and jewels, consisting of emeralds, rubies, and fantastic Brazilian diamonds. Some at the time approximated the collection deserved as much as ₤ 50,000, totaling up to $5 million today.As Ulster King of Arms, Vicars was personally accountable for the gem collection. The theft was a blow to his ego, profession, and track record---- and it was a blow to Dublin Castle, the seat of British aut...