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RUSSIAN SILVER AND DIAMOND SEAL OF ST. PETERSBURG BROOCH

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On view in: Icon Room


About this object

Russian silver and diamond seal of St. Petersburg brooch. Designed by Nicholas II to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city by Peter the Great, 1703. Set with sixty-two petite rose cut diamonds with cabochon ruby accent.

Object name:
RUSSIAN SILVER AND DIAMOND SEAL OF ST. PETERSBURG BROOCH
Made from:
Gold -- silver -- diamonds -- rubies
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
Early 20th c.
Size:
Diam 1 1/2 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2012.8
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Museum Purchase, 2009