Steinway & Sons - Crown Jewel Collection
Presented to the piano world in 1999 Steinway & Son’s exclusive Crown Jewel collection launched a new range of upright and grand pianos. Their breathtaking colour is born from being made from the most exquisite natural woods the world has to offer.
These are more than musical instruments, they are works of art.
The Sapphire
Sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on a giant sapphire and its reflection coloured the sky. The Tradition holds that Moses was given the Ten Commandments on tablets of sapphire, making it the most sacred gemstone. The British Crown Jewels are full of large blue sapphires, and even more recently Prince Charles chose a sapphire engagement ring for Princess Diana.
The Sapphire by Steinway & Sons
Made from East Indian Rosewood; the distinctive pattern emulates the intersecting lines of the Sapphire.
The Sapphire
Sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on a giant sapphire and its reflection coloured the sky. The Tradition holds that Moses was given the Ten Commandments on tablets of sapphire, making it the most sacred gemstone. The British Crown Jewels are full of large blue sapphires, and even more recently Prince Charles chose a sapphire engagement ring for Princess Diana.
The Malachite
Power, protection, and success in business. It is worn to detect impending danger, and is assumed to break into pieces when danger is near.
The Malachite by Steinway & Sons
Hand crafted from the finest amber wood this piano is resplendent in it’s striped and speckled grain.
The Malachite
Amber Wood, Hamamelidaceae Family
An exquisite, particularly striking wood with warm coloring from North and Central America.
This precious wood can be compared with the pear-wood. Woodcarver like it as much as furniture, case or instrument builders.
The Opal
The ancient Greeks believed opal could give to the wearer the power of foresight. The Romans revered opal as the symbol of hope and purity, and believed it could protect from disease. Eastern people regarded it as the symbol of truth.
The Opal by Steinway & Sons
Made of finest Kewazinga Bubinga. Its unique richly contrasting grain and soft, bright sheen give this piano a wonderful lightness and irresistible charm. A symphony for the senses.
The Opal
Kewazinga Bubinga, Leguminosae Caesalpinioideae Family
Highly-valued West African wood with a highly distinctive pattern and grain which makes it look lively and powerful. This wood is often used for fine, colored or striped luxury veneers which are used for example for the interior fittings of cars, in the building of furniture or as parquet.
The Ruby
Among the multitude of legends and strange beliefs of ancient times, it was thought that the wearer of a ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom and outstanding success in heart affairs.
The Ruby by Steinway & Sons
Made from the finest Macassar Ebony; the fascinating deep black colours mingle with reddish brown pulses to create a piano worthy of being the most valuable piano in this collection.
The Ruby
Macassar Ebony, Ebenaceae Family
An extremely high and valuable wood from Celebes.
This elegant veneer with its black-reddish grain gives every room a touch of exotic. Therefore, it is frequently used for interior designs, for the production of fine furniture or for wood inlays.
The Emerald
The ancients prized it as the symbol of love, rebirth and eternal youth. Because the rich green colour of emerald reminds of spring, it has been treasured for at least the past 4,000 years by different cultures all around the world.
The Emerald by Steinway & Sons
Made from the finest Santos Rosewood. Its soft sheen, subtle interplay of its warm brown tones and the repetition of its distinctive grain make this grand piano a rare commodity.
The Emerald
Santos Rosewood, Fabaceae Family
One of the most distinctive of the rare woods, found in South America and featuring reddish-brown coloring. This exquisite wood fulfills the highest demands and is well established as a decorative furniture wood.
The Topaz
The Egyptians believed that topaz was coloured with the golden glow of the sun god Ra. The ancient Greeks believed that it had the power to increase one’s strength and make its wearer invisible in cases of emergency. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who is also the god of the sun.
The Topaz by Steinway & Sons
Made from the finest Pommelé Mahogany. The charismatic patterning of this exceptional instrument exudes a powerful lustre and intense warmth. A masterpiece from Steinway & Sons.
The Topaz
Pommelé Mahogany, Meliaceae Family
Central American mahogany with a highly unusual dappled pattern. Due to its mostly regular stripe pattern, this wood is often used for the production of exquisite deck veneers.
The Jasper
Legend says that Jasper would drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites. In the fourth century, it was thought to bring about the rain.
The Jasper by Steinway & Sons
Made from lavish burl walnut. The distinctive pattern and warm, dark coloring of the wood combine in ever-new variations, striking in their virtuosity. An exceptional piano that is a true work of art.
The Jasper
Burl Walnut, Juglandaceae Family
Distinguished in origin: a captivating and rare wood from North America. The satin luster and the interesting pattern make this wood to one of the most appreciated and attractive wood.
The Aquamarine
The Aquamarine name means "sea water", which is an apt description of the colours. It has long been considered the symbol of happiness and everlasting youth. It was also thought to induce sleep.
The Aquamarine by Steinway & Sons
Made of finest ice birch with a pattern that shimmers like an ice-frosted window-pane. A unique piano made iridescent by the light.
The Aquamarine
Ice birch, Betulaceae Family
An exceptionally decorative wood from the polar region. There are more than 60 birch woods existing. The birch used for the Steinway Crown Jewels stands out due to its extraordinary structure and strong brilliance and depth.
The Tiger Eye
Roman soldiers wore tiger eye because they believed it was an "all seeing" eye. Even today, one meaning of tiger eye is as psychic protection. Tiger eye helps is to release anxiety, fear, and obsessiveness and to make emotions more logical. It is frequently listed as a good stone for business and achieving clarity.
The Tiger Eye by Steinway & Sons
Made from the distinctive wood of the Indian apple tree, its subtle reddish sheen accentuated by a natural rhythm of darker stripes. A bright ember of eternity, a radiant highlight for generations.
The Tiger Eye
Indian Apple, Cunoniaceae Family
Accentuated by a natural rhythm: a fine wood of eloquent expressiveness from South America, also known under the name tineo. This wood is mainly used as veneer or timber for the interior design and cabinetmaking. It can mostly be found in Chile and gives each furniture and each instrument an exotic flair.