This book surveys one of the worlds most important collections of jewelry, that of the Imperial Romanov family, rulers of Russia for more than three centuries. Through his work at Sothebys and Christies and his own extensive research, the author Stefano Papi has spent years unravelling the mysteries of the Russian imperial jewels. He uncovers the fascinating stories behind the jewels and the people, and takes us through the golden years, and after the Revolution.
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'A useful Collation of important images and charming anecdotes' --Jewellery History Today
'Incredibly detailed and lavish ... stirring stuff'
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'Incredibly detailed and lavish ... stirring stuff'
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By K. Maxwell
Format:Hardcover
This is a lovely book to look at and the author has unearthed some very rare photos you only normally see in low quality on the internet along with pieces sold long ago at obscure auctions for our viewing pleasure. Having said that I found this book somewhat disappointing. Given the topic there's some unavoidable cross over with the contents of Jewels of the Tsars: The Romanovs and Imperial Russia, which is another visual treat. The author has also matched up photos of people wearing their jewels to sold pieces that is very interesting and lacking in "Jewels of the Tsars" on a scale such as this.
What it is missing though is a full list of the jewels sold in 1927 and those taken into exile with the imperial family. To get the 1927 list you have to get A History Of The Crown Jewels Of Europe. which is both rare and expensive or for the jewels in exile The Fate of the Romanovs where the list is available as an appendix. The lack of this hard, useful information for those researching Russian imperial jewels will make this book of mostly visual use in the future rather than the last word on the subject. One other glaring omission in both of these books is a lack of photos of the jeweled badges the ladies in waiting wore for each empress. These are distinctly Russian pieces of jewellery, and while odd examples are shown neither book goes into them in any detail which is a great pity.
The text is 90% recounting of the biographies of various members of the imperial family and friends lives. I suspect a full family tree would be useful for those not familiar with the Romanovs. The majority of the information about the jewels themselves is to be found in the captions for the pictures and for me that made this a somewhat odd book, but one which nevertheless will have it's place on my bookshelf.
What it is missing though is a full list of the jewels sold in 1927 and those taken into exile with the imperial family. To get the 1927 list you have to get A History Of The Crown Jewels Of Europe. which is both rare and expensive or for the jewels in exile The Fate of the Romanovs where the list is available as an appendix. The lack of this hard, useful information for those researching Russian imperial jewels will make this book of mostly visual use in the future rather than the last word on the subject. One other glaring omission in both of these books is a lack of photos of the jeweled badges the ladies in waiting wore for each empress. These are distinctly Russian pieces of jewellery, and while odd examples are shown neither book goes into them in any detail which is a great pity.
The text is 90% recounting of the biographies of various members of the imperial family and friends lives. I suspect a full family tree would be useful for those not familiar with the Romanovs. The majority of the information about the jewels themselves is to be found in the captions for the pictures and for me that made this a somewhat odd book, but one which nevertheless will have it's place on my bookshelf.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Eileen
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Thisd book is beautifully illustrated, both with black and white photograhs of the relevant period, and with superb colour illustrations of the jewels from the present day. The history of each piece is detailed, together with the history of the family. I purchased it with my Christmas gift money, and I am delighted!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Really nice book; great pictures and great background information. Been wanting to have this book for ages! Would really recommend this book to anyone who shares an interest in the Romanovs.
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beautiful
beautiful book, holding lots of info on the jewels as they originally started and their change throughout their lifetime and different owners, its not a book to read from start to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by opinionated
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Historical Treasure
You won't be disappointed this is a lovely quality book.It is a book i look at often,especialy as it shows the movement of jewellery throughout family and continent.
Published 4 months ago by snoozy
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Beautiful book
Visually stunning book, well worth the price. So often you find illustrated jewellery books are a bit thin on detail and rely too heavily on pictures but this one was also... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Zara
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The spendour of Imperial Russia
The glamarous side of Imperial Russia is best captured in the jewels of the Imperial Family. Still today memebers of Royal Families wear these splendid creations and evoke a long... Read more
Published on 20 April 2011 by Amelrode
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Fascinating
This beautiful book has me entranced. The quality of the paper, photographs and script make it a top quality product. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2011 by Coral Newton
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Handsome book
Handsome and high quality book.
Old photographs are well respected and printed in large dimensions. Read more
Old photographs are well respected and printed in large dimensions. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2011 by Ianalex
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Jewels of the Romanovs: Family and Court
Lovely illustrations and some great history. This was a bit disappointing as several illustrations were in black and white only, when with jewels like these colour is key. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2011 by Qball
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Jewels of the Romanovs et al.
An interesting and well produced book and ideal for those who are new to this subject. However there is not a lot new and there could have been more about other members of the... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2010 by J. D. Willmott
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beautiful book about beautiful things
An amazing and very readable book about the family jewels of the Romanovs. Worth the price for the photographs alone as the quality of the images is excellent.
Published on 26 Nov 2010 by linen lass
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Sumptuous Book
This book is as sumptuous as the jewels displayed and discussed within it. Stefano Papi has created yet another masterpiece! Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2010 by Mr. Peter Davies
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