QLD Parliamentary Mace

Sapphires from the ‘fields have a starring role in the Queensland Parliamentary Mace. 

A mace was originally a weapon of war but it has transformed over the centuries into a symbol of Parliament’s authority, derived from the Crown. 

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In 1978, the Queensland Parliament had its own Mace designed and constructed in Britain by Birmingham goldsmiths and silversmiths, Marples and Beasley. 

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The Mace is 122 cm long, weighs 7.7 kg and is made from sterling silver with heavy gold plating. It is set with 32 Queensland gemstones: nine opals, two garnets, six amethysts, and 15 sapphires from our region.

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Parliamentary Mace – close up
Parliamentary Mace

Did you know? 

The sapphire gemstone was named the official state gem for Queensland in 1985.

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