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Which gemstones decorated King Henry VI's gold candlesticks?
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candlestick
An assortment of decorative candles and candlesticks arranged for display.
King Henry VI owned a pair of gold candlesticks that were decorated with 4 sapphires, 4 rubies, 4 emeralds, and 24 pearls.1