An elegant brooch representing the crown portion of the monogram brooch of Catherine II. The original brooch (silver gilt set with 112 diamonds, total weight 14.8 karat) was created in St Petersburg in 1770-80. Only attendants to Empress Catherine II were allowed to wear such brooches.

Austrian crystals.
1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (3.2 x 3 cm).