Crown of the Russian Empire - it is truly a masterpiece of the jeweler's art!In its creation took its direct involvement two masters: the court jeweler by the name of Georg Friedrich Eckart and diamond professional art - Jeremiah Posier.
problem-maximum
Crown of the Russian Empire (photos of which are given in this article) was published back in 1762.Its specially ordered to produce the coronation of the spouses was already late Peter III - Catherine II.Eckart was commissioned to create a sketch of the future crown and Posier - direct selection of precious stones.
most important condition set before the masters, was this: in any case, to prevent large imperial crown of the Russian Empire was heavier than two kilograms.It should be noted that this condition has been met with maximum accuracy.Finished jewelry weighed 1993.8 grams.
Regardless of the complexity of its design, headpiece future Empress Catherine II was created by a relatively small juice - a couple of months.
appearance and symbolism
Curiously, the form of the finished piece of jewelry was made in Eastern traditions.Crown of the Russian Empire is divided into two hemispheres silver, symbolizing the connection of East and West.Majestic image of this product not only beautiful, but also filled with a very deep meaning: laurel branches located at the bottom symbolize the glory and the oak leaves and acorns - is the strength and might of imperial power.
As for its size, the height of 27.5 centimeters, and the length of the hole - 64 centimeters.
Crown of the Russian Empire, consists of more than 5000 precious stones.Of these, exactly 4936 - a cut diamonds, total weight - 2858 carats!In addition to diamonds in the crown of pearls used necessary to emphasize the beauty of the diamond lace.Precious metals, which entered the decoration of jewelry is gold and silver.Crown headgear - a very rare gem of red color called noble spinel.
popular and famous
Great Imperial Crown so closely "has taken root in the court", after Catherine II the headdress was a prerequisite for the coronation of all subsequent emperors, beginning with Paul I and ending with the last of the Romanovs - NicholasII.
Today we can safely say that this crown is the most famous of all of its predecessors and followers until sunset Romanov monarchy in Russia.
In 1984, this unique jeweler monument solemnly restored jewelers VV Nikolaev, GF Alexakhinand artist Sitnikov VGToday it is a unique piece of jewelry is among the unique exhibits (imperial orb and scepter) Diamond Fund of Russia.
last time ...
The most recent occasion was used when the crown of the Russian Empire was a state event in 1906 - a ceremony to mark the opening of the first State Duma, which was the last owner of the Russian land - Nicholas II Romanov.
