If you’ve ever seen any of the British crown jewels, you know they’re not exactly subtle. They are sparkle-set to the max: ...

The nine-year-old had a new gold crown and suit and gold bow ... the King to the animal. But as the King gently petted him within seconds the alpaca let out a loud sneeze Robert said afterwards ...

At a cost of $5,000 each at the time, which is worth well over $300,000 today, both crowns were made of solid gold. Jewels, emeralds and rubies were embedded with the King’s crown also ...