Supplementary 2 - Rings, Jewels and Artifacts part 1

The Crown of Aegon the Conqueror.

History and Description:

Made of Valyrian Steel, and dotted with rubies, this slender, yet regal band is generally considered amongst the more practical of the Targaryen Crowns. This can best be demonstrated by the fact that Aenys the first made it the official Warcrown of Westeros, and would always wear it in periods of war.

Outside of war however, it did not see use as a regular crown for any monarch after the death of Aegon.

Lost beneath the waves during the battle of the Narrow sea.

The Crown of Aenys the First, King of Dreams.

History and Description:

A Large crown of pure Gold, decorated with imagery of Dragons, Aenys Crown was amongst the more massive Targaryen Crowns. While most Targaryen Monarchs would make their own Crowns, this crown became the traditional coronation crown in the event that the new monarch did not have a crown ready to go upon their ascension. As a standard Crown however, it would not be used regularily again after Aenys Death until the end of the Third Century and the beginning of the fourth.

Still in Crowns possession.

The Amulet of Kings.

History and Description:

A large Diamond cut Ruby enclasped in gold, rimmed with smaller jewels of varying kinds. Like most of the Royal Family's more famous Jewelry, the Amulet of Kings was created by Aenys the First. Out of all of Aenys regalia, this jewel is by far the most famous, and it would eventually become one of the two defining symbols of Kingships in Westeros, along with Blackfyre. the reason for its success above most of Aenys other jewelry can in large be attributed to its visibility, always visible at the Monarch's chest during all their travels.

It's name presumably comes from it's role as crown regalia.

The Ring of Moon and Star.

History and Description:

A silver ring adorned with a silver crescent moon and a golden star embedded with sapphires above it. Would eventually become the Badge of office for the Princes of the Black Tower. Acording to Aenys himself, this was his favorite ring.

Name origin is simple, as it refers to the moon and star which adorns the ring.

The Ring of Oblivion.

History and Description:

A ring made purely of Dragonbone, imbued with a rune of unknown meaning. despite being one of Aenys less Famous rings, This signet ring would become part of the coronation regalia of Westeros, in large part due to Aenys other rings being given away to the cadet branches of house Targaryen.

The name origin is unknown, but it is theorized that the Rune which adorns it means Oblivion.

The Ring of Namira

History and Description:

A pure golden ring with a pattern that has been described as like old trees, like dragon, like wings bat wings and various other things. Became the badge of office of the Prince of Summerhall.

Name origin is completely unknown. No amount of research has uncovered the meaning of Nemira, other than being a name sometimes used in Sarnor. Possibly it is named after a personal friend of Aenys?

The Ring of Khajiit.

History and Description:

A Golden ring embedded with two pearls, two amethysts, and a large Topaz over the two purple gemstones. One of the more intricate pieces of jewelry Aenys made.

The Ring is seemingly named after one of Aenys Cats, a Dornish Savannah Cat he named Khajiit.

The Ring of Hircine.

History and Description:

A silver ring with a wolf head adorning it. Was granted as a gift to General Rickon Stark during the War of the Faith.

Origin of name is unknown. Following the pattern of the ring of Khajiit, many scholars assume its named after a hound Aenys once owned.

Blackfyre.

History and Description:

The Valyrian Steel Sword of the King of Westeros. A black Longsword with draconic imagery for the hilt and crossguards. a large ruby pommel. One of the two defining symbols of Royal power in the kingdom of Westeros along with the Amulet of Kings.

Dark Sister.

History and Description:

A slim longsword with a large ruby in its hilt, with wavy fire themed crossguard and pommel. The second and less famous of the two valyrian steel swords of house Targaryen. The badge of Office of the Princes of Dragonstone.