There was a necklace of ruby clusters, a pair of magnificent girandole earrings, and a bow brooch, all in rubies.
--Previous Message-- : While thinking about expanding my little : collection of jewellery books with the new : one about "Jewels from Imperial St. : Petersburg" I was grubbing through : pictures and informations about the jewels : of the russian imperial family. I was : astonished that I couldnīt find a ruby : parure in the asset of the tzarina. White : diamond, pink diamond, pearls (a lot), : emeralds and sapphires, but no rubies, no : necklace, no tiara. : Did I miss something? : :