For our final post on this topic (read: Part 1 & Part 2), or let’s just say penultimate post – for who knows what treasures may reappear – let’s look at a handful of Russian Crown Jewels that have resurfaced in the west. First, this pair of diamond bracelets, circa 1760, were featured in the 1925 Moscow catalogue: Russia’s Treasure of…
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I love both Russian and French art, particularly decorative pieces and jewels. In future blogs, I’ll tell you more about these countries and their political alliance which lasted centuries. In fact, these historic stories is what led me to create tours of the jewelry capitals of St. Petersburg and Paris. I want you to experience first-hand the finest artistic achievements…
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In Part 1 of the Fate of the Crown Jewels I wrote about the missing Russian crown jewels and you might be wondering how the lot ended up in the hands of the Bolsheviks. Well, in 1914 when Germany invaded Russia and the Great War erupted, the Russian Crown Jewels were packed into eight sealed trunks and were expedited from…
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