Considering the fact that serious collection of Russian jewelry started from around 1719 during the reign of Peter the Great, collectors still vigorously seek antique jewelry from Russia. It is not unusual to find Russian jewelry like the antique enamel and diamond heart pendant from the turn of the 20th century going under the hammer today at Christie’s.
Russian jewelry owes a part of its popularity to Carl Faberge who was commissioned by the then Czar Alexander III to craft eggs in silver and gold encrusted with both precious and semi precious gems and enamel. These Faberge eggs have inspired many modern craftsmen to periodically offer copies online in the likes of Imperial Red Star Pendant and Imperial Blue Egg on bow with Pearl Necklace. Occasionally early Viking era (around 750 AD) jewelry, like bracelets with Viking Runes in sterling silver, is offered online.
Russian jewelry owes a part of its popularity to Carl Faberge who was commissioned by the then Czar Alexander III to craft eggs in silver and gold encrusted with both precious and semi precious gems and enamel. These Faberge eggs have inspired many modern craftsmen to periodically offer copies online in the likes of Imperial Red Star Pendant and Imperial Blue Egg on bow with Pearl Necklace. Occasionally early Viking era (around 750 AD) jewelry, like bracelets with Viking Runes in sterling silver, is offered online.
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