10masterpieces ofthe Hermitage's'Diamond Room'

Many items from the diamond collection of Catherine II can be seen in the 'Diamond Pantry' of the State Hermitage Museum. We've selected the most striking ones for you.

When Catherine II came to the throne of Russia, she ordered to set up a "diamond chamber" in the Winter Palace. Initially, the room was used to store portraits of Her Majesty, rings, jeweled snuff boxes, watches and chains, gold handles of cold we