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Nov 19, 2021 · She used her extraordinary collection of jewelry to cement her authority as an enlightened despot. Empress Catherine the Great of Russia has been the subject of several recent television...
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At the heart of Catherine's jewelry collection were the Imperial Crown Jewels, a breathtaking ensemble that symbolised the might and grandeur of the Russian Empire. The crown itself was a masterpiece, adorned with diamonds, pearls, and other precious gemstones. It featured a dazzling array of colours, reflecting the wealth of the Russian nation.
Oct 20, 2016 · The necklace that was owned by Catherine the Great. The necklace remained in the collection of the Russian Imperial family until 1927 when it was brought to London and sold during an...
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- Great Imperial Crown. Court jeweler Georg Friedrich Eckart and diamond craftsman Jérémie Pauzié created this masterpiece for the coronation of Catherine the Great in 1762 in just two months.
- Small Imperial Crown. During a coronation, an emperor would usually place this crown on the head of his consort. There were several such crowns and some were sold off by the Bolsheviks to the West.
- Scepter. One of the main symbols of regal power, the scepter, is a gold rod almost 60 cm long. This one, commissioned by Catherine II, was made in 1762 by Leopold Pfisterer.
- Orb. Another very important item of regalia is the orb, a symbol of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jeweler Eckart made it for the coronation of Catherine the Great.
Oct 21, 2020 · These pieces are an ode to an era of extreme wealth and power of the last imperial dynasty that ruled Russia and are the largest collection of any monarch to exist till date. Catherine the Great’s phenomenal jewels speak of wonder and grace – and with every piece you gain a sheen of prestige history and knowledge of the magnanimous empire ...
May 26, 2016 · The diamond originated in India; it came into the Russian crown jewel collection when Count Orlov, a former lover of Catherine the Great (and the father of her youngest child, Count Bobrinsky), offered it as a gift to the empress. The diamond reportedly weighs around 190 carats. 8.
May 2, 2019 · One of Catherine the Great's emeralds, now at 75.61 carats and set in a necklace, will be for sale at Christies Geneva on May 15 with an estimate of $3.5 million. Learn more about the piece, and ...
