This jewel, the first of Dali's "moving" objets d'art, was created in honor of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. With it's throbbing center of red rubies, it proved to be the sensation of the collection! The pulsating rubies represent the Queen, whose heart beats constantly for her people. The heart of virgin gold symbolizes the people, sheltering and protecting their ruler.
Dalí-Joies. A permanent exhibition at the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. Catalonia. Spain