a-hulder: The Devonshire Parure. Made in 1856 for Maria, Countess Granville, to wear in Moscow
a-hulder: The Devonshire Parure. Made in 1856 for Maria, Countess Granville, to wear in Moscow to celebrate the coronation of Tsar Alexander II. The set has 88 gems and intaglios in total including carnelian, amethyst, garnets, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds some of which dates back to ancient times -- source link
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