Steinway & Sons - Crown Jewels
In 1999, a new series of exclusive grand and upright pianos was presented to the piano world: The Steinway Crown Jewels. These instruments are made from the most exquisite woods the world has to offer. With their breathtaking coloring and the strong appeal of natural wood, these are more than just musical instruments. The owner of a Steinway Crown Jewel will own a work of art which is totally unique.
Each instrument has been named after a precious jewel; and to increase its value every instrument can be equipped with an elegant medallion.
The Sapphire
Deep blue and legendary. The lines that intersect in the center of this stone symbolizes hope, loyalty, and fate.
The Sapphire by Steinway & Sons
Made of selected East Indian Rosewood. With the distinctive charm of its unique patterning, this piano gives off a warm, deep luster. A treasure for eternity.
The Sapphire
East Indian Rosewood, Leguminosae Papilionatae Family
A rare wood found in southern Asia, eastern India and Sri Lanka with thick veins of rich brown coloring. This decorative wood is often used in the furniture building. Due to its individual grain, East Indian Rosewood is also frequently used as an attractive veneer in the making of instruments and pianos.
The Malachite
A symbol of hope and confidence since time immemorial – savor the infinite richness of its flowing lines and explore the hidden depths of its glorious coloring.
The Malachite by Steinway & Sons
Crafted in the finest amber wood, resplendent in its striped and speckled grain. A jewel of Nature as a gift for mankind.
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
Radiant beauty. Its turquoise coloring shimmers like the sun reflected in the sea.
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
The ruby, with its exquisite sparkle, is both rare and enticing. Its deep red fire is as everlasting as love.
The Ruby by Steinway & Sons
The most valuable of the Crown Jewels, made of finest Macassar Ebony. Its fascinating deep black color mingled with reddish brown pulses with breathtaking power. An expression of love for the unique.
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
Symbol of fertility, life, and wisdom. Its intense green color exercises a magical attraction.
The Emerald by Steinway & Sons
Made of finest Santos Rosewood. Its soft sheen, the subtle interplay of its warm brown tones and the repetition of its distinctive grain make this grand piano a rare, high-carat jewel.
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
Soft as golden sunset. Warm as an open fire. As beautiful as a rare flower.
The Topaz by Steinway & Sons
Made of finest Pommelé Mahogany. The charismatic patterning of this exceptional instrument exudes a powerful luster and an intense warmth. A wonder of nature, and 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
Precious and rich in color like life itself with its vibrant, individual facets.
The Jasper by Steinway & Sons
Made of 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
Long admired for its transparency and radiant luminosity, in shades that range from sky blue to the darker coloring of the ocean.
The Aquamarine by Steinway & Sons
Made of finest ice birch with a pattern that shimmers like an ice-frosted window-pane. A unique jewel 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
Mysterious and exotic like the magnificent beast for which it is named, conjuring up the infinite richness of Nature.
The Tiger Eye by Steinway & Sons
Made of 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.