Secrets of Precious Stones and Jewelry

Jewelry made of precious stones is not just accessories; they all hold special significance in the lives of their owners. Exquisitely beautiful rings, canes, stones, pocket watches belonging to kings and nobles, empresses and favorites, famous writers not only changed... the fates of their owners but also shaped history itself!
Before you is a book about the unique masterpieces of jewelers and the fascinating stories surrounding famous treasures. What canes did Pushkin prefer? Is it true that the diamond "Shah" became the payment for Griboedov's death? What ring did Leo Tolstoy give to his wife, Sofia Andreevna? What gift did Josephine Bonaparte present to Alexander I? What is the mystery of the "Sancy" diamond and what events are associated with the "Peregrina" pearl? The author answers these and other questions in his book, which opens with a preface by Pavel Basinsky.