The Diamond Fund is a unique collection of gems, jewelry and natural nuggets, which are stored and exhibited in the Kremlin Armoury in Russia. The Fund was opened in 1967 and its collection dates back
Stamps exhibiting some of the Diamond Fund collection
Imperial scepter with the "Orlov" diamond
A copy of the Imperial Crown of Russia as made in 1762 for the coronation of Catherine the Great
Daffodil Bouquet, 18th century, exhibited in the Diamond Fund (1971 postage stamp)
The Kremlin Armoury is one of the oldest museums in Moscow. It is located in the Moscow Kremlin, and is a part of the Moscow Kremlin Museum.
Diamond Fund
…The Diamond Fund (Russian: Алмазный фонд) is a unique collection of gems, jewelry and natural nuggets, which are stored and exhibited in the Kremlin Armoury in Russia. The Fund was opened in 1967 and its collection dates back to the Russian Crown treasury instituted by Emperor Peter I of Russia in 1719. The…
Persian Arms and Armours at the Kremlin Armoury Museum