Museum
Diamond Fund
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The Diamond Fund is a unique museum within the Moscow Kremlin, housing an extraordinary collection of state jewels, precious stones, and gold nuggets. Established by Peter the Great, it features the 189.62-carat Orlov diamond, the 190-carat Shah diamond, and the imperial regalia including the Great Imperial Crown. Visitors walk through a secure, dimly lit hall where each gem glitters under spotlights. The collection also includes spectacular diamond-encrusted orders, jewelry, and nuggets of gold and platinum. It's a must-see for anyone fascinated by gemstones and royal history.
Don't miss
- Gaze at the Orlov diamond, a pale greenish-blue gem once part of a Hindu idol's eye.
- Admire the Great Imperial Crown, studded with 4,936 diamonds and a 398-carat red spinel.
- See the Shah diamond, a 190-carat yellow diamond with ancient Persian inscriptions.
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