Jewelers

Jeweler Hieronymus Pozier

Jeweler Hieronymus Pozier.
Jeweler Hieronymus Pozier.

Hieronymus Pozier (December 6, 1716 – November 30, 1779 (62 years old) was a jeweler for three empresses – Anna Ioannovna, Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine the Great. He and his father came to Russia on foot from Switzerland in 1729. Here Pozier studied in the workshop French engraver Benoit Gravero and opened a workshop in 1740. He was patronized by Anna Ioannovna.

Some incredible bouquets of stones:

Hieronymus Pozier Bouquet of flowers 1740s. State Hermitage. St. Petersburg.
Hieronymus Pozier Bouquet of flowers 1740s. State Hermitage. St. Petersburg.
Bouquet by Jeremiah Pozier 1730. Diamond pantry of the Hermitage.
Bouquet by Jeremiah Pozier 1730. Diamond pantry of the Hermitage.
Precious bouquets from Pozier.
Precious bouquets from Pozier.
Jewelry bouquet of precious stones.
Jewelry bouquet of precious stones.

These jewelry bouquets were worn by women pinned to the bodice or premium ribbons.

Bouquet of Empress Elizabeth.
Bouquet of Empress Elizabeth.

Since 1967, the imperial crown has been on display in one of the halls of the Diamond Fund of Russia in the Moscow Kremlin Museum, which exhibits an integral part of the fund of the Gokhran of Russia.

The unique monument of jewelry art was restored in 1984. Used materials – silver, gold, diamonds, pearls, spinel.

Precious snuffbox.
Precious snuffbox.
Snuffbox with precious stones.
Snuffbox with precious stones.
Snuffbox with coat of arms.
Snuffbox with coat of arms.
Fragment of Pozier decoration.
Fragment of Pozier decoration.
Decoration designed by Pozier.
Decoration designed by Pozier.
Brooch bow from Pozier.
Brooch bow from Pozier.
The master created his most important masterpiece in 1762. This is the Great Imperial Crown.
The master created his most important masterpiece in 1762. This is the Great Imperial Crown.
After Catherine all Russian monarchs wore this particular crown for coronation. Now she is in the Diamond Fund.
After Catherine all Russian monarchs wore this particular crown for coronation. Now she is in the Diamond Fund.