Hieronymus Pozier (December 6, 1716 – November 30, 1779 (62 years old) was a jeweler for three empresses – Anna Ioannovna, Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine the Great. He and his father came to Russia on foot from Switzerland in 1729. Here Pozier studied in the workshop French engraver Benoit Gravero and opened a workshop in 1740. He was patronized by Anna Ioannovna.
Some incredible bouquets of stones:
These jewelry bouquets were worn by women pinned to the bodice or premium ribbons.
Since 1967, the imperial crown has been on display in one of the halls of the Diamond Fund of Russia in the Moscow Kremlin Museum, which exhibits an integral part of the fund of the Gokhran of Russia.
The unique monument of jewelry art was restored in 1984. Used materials – silver, gold, diamonds, pearls, spinel.
