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The Diamond Fund is a unique collection of
historical monuments , works of jewelry , rare
specimens of precious stones , nuggets of
precious metals . This is one of the few
treasures in the world that store corona
values . The history of its creation begins with
the decree of Peter I ( 1719 ), according to
which for special storage of “ state - owned
things ” a special room was allocated , later
called the Diamond Room . Here are
concentrated state regalia , insignia ,
ceremonial jewelry . The members of the
imperial family wore them in solemn
occasions . Throughout the reign of the house
of the Romanovs , the treasury was replenished
with jewels . A variety of objects and jewelry ,
richly decorated with precious stones , was
made during this period . Pomp and splendor
distinguished the Russian court , especially in
the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine
II . He was one of the most brilliant in Europe .
The best jewelers worked at the court , such as
I . Pozier , father and sons Duval , L . Pfisterer , G .
Eckart . They created works of high jewelry art ,
now on display at the exhibition .
The Diamond Fund exhibition opened in 1967
on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin , which
is a structural unit of Gokhran of Russia ,
exhibits the values of the Diamond Fund of
the Russian Federation , which are a collection
of unique nuggets of precious metals and
gems of historical and artistic importance , as
well as a collection of unique jewelry and
other products made of precious metals and
precious stones . The collection , which
undoubtedly is one of the most significant
and largest collections in the world ,