With the launch of the Coronation Emblem in February, King Charles and Queen Camilla have opened the floodgates, relaxing the rules on usage of royal photographs and official insignia so as to allow anyone to produce their own Coronation merchandise. The only rules are that it must be in good taste, free from advertising and carry no implication of royal custom and approval. This paper weight is made from crystal. As we start to become paperless, manufacturers are starting to produce less paperweights. The Coronation ring, known as "The Wedding Ring of England" and composed of a sapphire with a ruby cross set in diamonds, was made for the coronation of King William IV in 1831. Worn at every coronation since then, it symbolises kingly dignity. SWORDS AND MACES Each piece has a deep connection to the monarchy and it is this interplay between private and crown that makes them so valuable.

Morton multiplied Krashes’ estimates tenfold to try to achieve a more realistic value. However an auction of the late Princess Margaret's jewellery in 2006 suggests this may have been a considerable underestimate. A Guardian analysis found items sold for an average of 18 times the auction house’s top-end estimate. Among all this there is one forgotten element: taste. “Personal preference is extremely important in collecting,” says Webbe. “Taste is so crucial to what is and what isn’t collectible. If you like something, there’s probably a good chance someone else will like it too. That’s a huge factor that people forget about in the resale market.” Opting for caution, the Guardian has used a multiplier of 10 to reflecta conservative estimate oftheroyalpremium.There are a lot of factors to consider when determining the value of an item,” says Hannah Webbe, coin specialist at online vintage store Vintage Cash Cow. “These include the condition of the item, its age and its scarcity.” Two armills, golden bracelets representing sincerity and wisdom, are placed on the sovereign's wrists. They are thought to relate to ancient symbols of knighthood and military leadership.

The silver-gilt spoon is the oldest piece in the regalia, probably made for Henry II or Richard I in the 12th century. It was used to anoint King James 1 in 1603, and has featured at every coronation since. BRACELETS The bejewelled Sword of Offering, made for the coronation of George IV in 1821, is one of the objects used during the coronation ceremony. I don’t have a massive collection like some people out there, but I’d say I have a very good collection. It’s all limited-edition stuff that is worth collecting. I’m primarily interested in coins and porcelain, but I don’t buy things to make money; I’m not a collector in that sense. My reason for doing it is the love of it; I love the Royal family and I love what artists can do with metal and porcelain. That’s what I think about – all the design and the hard work that goes into it. We've rounded up the coronation-themed craft kits that are perfect for every skill level and craft interest. There are kits to make street party decorations for beginner crafters, ideas of projects to work on while you're watching the coronation ceremony, and longer and more complex makes with really breathtaking results. There are also loads of kids coronation kits, too, from favourites including Etsy and Baker Ross.

If you do have royal merch that you’re looking to sell, then now is a good time to do it. Increased visibility for the Royal family during the Coronation will almost certainly spur interest from collectors. Around Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, searches for memorabilia on Google doubled. Similarly, around what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, merchandise commemorating her saw a rise in value. While there will be public events, parties and even a Coronation Concert taking place over the course of King Charles' coronation long weekend (which includes a bank holiday on Monday 8 May,) if you're after a keepsake to remember the occasion for years to come, you may be looking for Coronation memorabilia to mark the historic event. Whether you want to keep a souvenir for yourself or want to show it to your children and grandchildren in years to come, you may be after a piece to remind you of this monumental event in history. And if you're planning a street party, why not make some decorations of your own? The coronation celebrations are the perfect opportunity to get crafty! Follow our step-by-step guides to make lovely coronation bunting (which doesn't require any sewing!) and paper fan decorations which will brighten up any tablescape. Plus, why not watch the coronation in style with one of our paper crowns fit for a king. The golden ampulla, which dates from 1661, is a flask in the shape of an eagle that holds the holy oil, which was consecrated in Jerusalem in March and will be used to anoint the king. CORONATION SPOON