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Diamond fund of russia
Diamond Fund (Russian: Алмазный фонд) is a unique collection of gems, jewelry and natural nuggets, stored and exhibited in Moscow Kremlin, Russia. The Fund dates back to the Russian Crown treasury instituted by emperor Peter I of Russia in 1719.
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- Diamond fund of russia
- Valhalla diamond fund investment grade diamonds for retail investors
- Imperial treasury
- Soviet Union
- Russian Federation
- Recent additions
- Seven Historical Gems
- Crowns of Russia
- Jewellery
- Nuggets
- Public access
- References
Valhalla diamond fund investment grade diamonds for retail investors
Imperial treasury
Peter's gem collection, established in 1719, was later stored in the Diamond Chamber (Бриллиантовая комната) in the Winter Palace. All succeeding monarchs added their contributions to the Chamber; a 1922 study by Alexander Fersman identified 85% of all exhibits to 1719–1855 (from Peter I to Nicholas I) and only 15% for the last three emperors.
Soviet Union
Preservation, sales and looting of imperial treasures after the Russian Revolution of 1917 is a matter of controversy and speculation. The Imperial collection was moved from Saint Petersburg to Moscow during World War I; the Soviet Diamond Fund was officially established in 1922 (official site). The treasure was first exhibited to the public in November 1967. Originally a short-term show, in 1968 it became a permanent exhibition.
Russian Federation
The Russian State retains the monopoly for mining and distribution of gemstones, as set by the 1998 law "On precious metals and precious stones". Diamond Fund operations are regulated by the 1999 presidential decree (official text). The Diamond Fund is part of a larger State Fund of Precious Stones, managed by the Ministry of Finance, and accumulates the most valuable items, in particular
Recent additions
See also (Russian): Complete list of named Yakutian diamonds, 1959–1999, official site of Alrosa mining company www.alrosa.ru
Seven Historical Gems
Crowns of Russia
Jewellery
Nuggets
Public access
The Diamond Fund is exhibited in the Kremlin Armoury building. For Russians it is accessible only through guided tours of fixed duration. Foreign visitors can simply buy a ticket in the lobby and go on themselves, without a tour. Tours in Russian only are organized daily, 10AM-2PM and 3-5PM at twenty minutes interval.