Many thanks Thomas. Another stunning article for us all to savour. I am delighted you have included so many links, which I will read at leisure tonight.

I had no idea that one of Empress Alexandra's earrings or the emerald cross had been found.

I have some information about the Order of St Catherine which I found ages ago in The Lady's Realm vol IX.







Christie's auctioned at least two sets of insignia in recent years, but I have not made a note of the links and must leave for an appointment now.