Diamond Fund of Russia./ Алмазный фонд России.

4:07 - Crown of the Russian Empire - a main masterpiece of the diamond Fund of Russia. Its value is not taken to evaluate one. it is priceless and is the participant of many Russian historical events, The great Imperial crown is the main symbol of authority and power of the Russian monarchs. Crown, created for the coronation of imperatritsy of Catherine II in 1762, court jewelers Jeremiah Pauzie and George Eckart for 2 months. Last time in the history of the crown was used at the opening in 1906 of the State Duma. The ceremony was headed by the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. For the manufacture of the crown is gone, about 5,000 Indian diamonds of old cut diamonds, 75 large pearls, one pound of gold, 20 pounds of silver and a rare gem bright red spinel, it is crowned the crown, total weight of crown is almost 2 kg. Large Imperial crown consists of 2 hemispheres, symbolizing the unity of East and West in the territory of the Russian Empire. Velvet lining under the crown were fitted individually for each Emp