Jewels of the Russian Imperial Court

The shimmer of countless precious stones has been the "calling card" of the Russian imperial court for centuries. All memoirists, especially foreigners, unanimously wrote about the jewel sparkle that was an integral part of the ceremonial parades. The dazzling sparkle of diamonds, the matte glimmer of gold and noble silver, pearl cascades, emeralds, and jargons — all this luxury awaits the reader on the pages of the book. You will read about the jewelry "brands" and jewelers-suppliers of the imperial court, jewelry awards and gifts, and even thefts in imperial residences. You will find real documents with descriptions of crown diamonds, jewelry albums of Maria Feodorovna and Nicholas II with sketches of decorations, and much more. The book is based on archival documents, and therefore the authors hope that readers will be able to discover new pages related to the amazing world of Russian jewelry art.