Jewelry Heist at the Louvre
As you may have heard, four thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum this morning and stole several pieces of historical jewelry. The museum has released the list of eight items that were stolen. Empress Eugenie's Crown was also taken but was found on the ground outside of the museum damaged. Though a heist is always exciting, I am sad that these beautiful works of art that have survived for 200 years are now gone.
Empress Marie Louise's Emerald Necklace - made by François-Régnault Nitot in 1810 - donated to the Louvre in 2004
Empress Marie Louise's Emerald Earrings - made by François-Régnault Nitot in 1810 - donated to the Louvre in 2004
Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Tiara - made in the early 1800s with several alterations throughout the century - bought by the Louvre in 1985
Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Necklace - made in the early 1800s - bought by the Louvre in 1985
Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Earring - made in the early 1800s - bought by the Louvre in 1985
Empress Eugenie's Pearl Diadem - made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1853 - donated to the Louvre in 1992
Empress Eugenie's Bow Brooch - made by François Kramer in 1855 - donated to the Louvre in 2008
Empress Eugenie's Reliquary Brooch - made by Alfred Bapst in 1855 - one of the few pieces to escape the sale of the French Crown Jewels and was instead placed in the Louvre by the French government in 1887
Empress Eugenie's Crown - made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1855 - donated to the Louvre in 1988
These items are too well known to be sold as is which means they have most likely been broken up for their gemstones already. The gemstones themselves are worth far less that the whole item but they are much safer to sell without being caught.
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