User blog comment:SINIK/Questions about The Jagged Crown/@comment-24.154.154.102-20130409050419

I know a way to keep the crown but you need to do a few special things....

The companion you begin with need to be reverse pickpocketed the crown in the tomb. (and yes this is possible. (i did it with hadvar, siding imperials all the way)

you must not have exchanged territory or even attempted a peace summit.....

once the crown is nice and safe in you friend from helgen, (save before attempting this!)(check for it)

then complete the quest as normal.... the game with think its still in your invetory and turn it in.... then head on to either the defense or siege of whiterun.....

there are dialogue speeches for both sides (giving you about a 3 min window, ) pickpocket the crown back, and complete the quest as normal... talk to balgruf.... but do not return to tulius with the crown in your invetory (ever!) you will lose it.... take it and store it in a house.

(i play vanilla with no mods) the crown has around 40 armor, and can be enchanted! (though i would not advice to do so.....  wear it with an enchanted circlet of your own make or risk doubling up on helm enchantments at your own risk.....)