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The article discusses history of jewels including diamond-set badge of the Golden Fleece owned by D. João VI revealing the significant role it played in political world of the first half of the nineteenth century. Topic discussed include history and myths of badge of the Golden Fleece of D. João VI (1767-1826), the Badge of the Three Military Orders decreed by Queen D. Maria I (1734-1816); and awarding of D. Pedro with a diamond-studded pendant with the emblem of the Order of the Golden Fleece.