I am closing with my last little bits. These items were not in the Catalog but the Hofdames suggested one last treasure-trove chapter. So, in no particular order, here are… Continue reading Lost Magnificence – Finale
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Lost Magnificence – There’s Only One
These three items are doozies! They are all held in the Diamond Fund, exhibited in the Kremlin Armoury in Moscow, Russia. The female members of the Russian Royal Romanovs weren’t… Continue reading Lost Magnificence – There’s Only One
Lost Magnificence – Colored Gemstones Part 2
Now we’re finally getting to pink and blue! My personal favorite colors for gemstones. Imagine that these are what all little girls fantasize wearing when they play dress up as… Continue reading Lost Magnificence – Colored Gemstones Part 2
Lost Magnificence – Colored Gemstones Part 1
There is something that tugs at my imagination when I see emeralds. Seeing the color of leaves and grass turned into a gemstone always amazes me. The Russian Court was… Continue reading Lost Magnificence – Colored Gemstones Part 1
Lost Magnificence – Diamonds Part 2
Now for the prettiest of the pretty. These representations of nature in all her glory make me stop, look, and sigh. Imagine having one of these as a selection from… Continue reading Lost Magnificence – Diamonds Part 2