Jewels. Secrets and Mysteries of the Lost Treasures of Russia from the Tsars to the Soviet Era

What remains of the luxury of the Russian Empire after the revolution? Where are the imperial jewels today, what happened to the Ural gemstones, the Amber Room, Kolchak's gold, and the treasures of noble families?

This book is a cultural-historical investigation in which the fates of the vanished royal regalia, legendary stones, and priceless jewelry collections become the key to understanding the Russian cultural code. The authors turn to archives, contemporary memoirs, and historical testimonies, tracing the path of famous treasures, each of which holds the history of our country.

The book opens with a conversation with Prince Nikita Dmitrievich Lobanov-Rostovsky, a descendant of the Rurik dynasty, a collector, and a researcher of Russian culture, about what luxury meant in the life of the Russian nobility and why it was never just about wealth.

The narrative is complemented by unique historical illustrations that bring the pages of the book to life and immerse the reader in the atmosphere of bygone eras.