The fourth room introduces collections of rock crystal and stone vessels of European masters of the 16th and 17th centuries, fanciful pendants from pearls and precious stones of Renaissance masters and watches of the 17th century.

Gifts of diplomats, luxury weapons and walking sticks once owned by members of the Imperial Family are showed apart.

The fifth room shows the 18th-20th centuries jewelry. Most of the exhibits come from the Jewelry Gallery of the Winter Palace. The exhibition is chronological. Art of German goldsmiths is represented by statuettes, decorations and the unique toilet service of the Empress Anna Ioannovna made in the Augsburg atelier of Johann Ludwig Biller II (1730s). The collection of clocks and watches includes works of English, French and Swiss masters. Special section in the exhibition is given to the St. Petersburg jewelry school including works of Jean-Pierre Ador, Jean Jacques Duc, Duvals, the Theremin brothers and Keibels from the late 18th - early 19th centuries. The late 19th - early 20th centuries section shows works of Rene-Jules Lalique and the atelier of Carl Faberge whose name is associated with the new golden age of the St. Petersburg jewelry school. Faberge's models of the Imperial regalia won grand prix at the Paris International Exhibition of 1900.

Box 1736 - 1740 Larger view

Snuffbox of Frederick the Great Circa 1765 Larger view