Catherine the Great (1729-1796), the formidable Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, was not only a powerful and influential ruler but also a woman with a refined taste for the finer things in life. Her opulent reign left an indelible mark on Russian history, and her passion for the arts extended to the world of jewelry and furniture. Recently, two television series #TheGreat and #theGreat shed new light on the Russian empress. With this video, we will explore the fascinating world of some of Catherine the Great's jewelry collection including the #Orlovdiamond , #RussianImperialjewels , #rubyanddiamondwatch #bownecklace , #balasruby and #emeraldbrooch .
Sources:
Emma Samuel, "The #jewellery of #Catherine the Great", Tatler, www.tatler.com/gallery/cather...
Adastra Blog, "Catherine the Great", adastrajewelry.com/blog/cathe... ; adastrajewelry.com/blog/the-e... #greatmughaldiamond #nadirshah
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2 июл 2024
