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It's a little bijoux—only 2,634 diamonds— that belonged to Empress Eugénie, the woman Napoleon III married for love. At one time it was in the hands of the Astors, among others, but made its way back to the Louvre six years ago. [To see more ABC posts, go here.] |
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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Much like Mrs. Astor was referred to as THE Mrs. Astor, this little bauble might be referred by some as THE Piece of Jewelry.
ReplyDeleteInteresting history, especially that the brooch was originally a buckle for a diamond belt but there was a little problem. Real diamonds “...were of such dazzling lustre that the belt became a magical one. The unfortunate wearer, when in a lighted room, looked from a little distance as though there were a solution of continuity at her waist, as though she had been literally cut in two.” Looking maybe something like this?
How much more compact and portable are diamonds than cash.
*gulp* I don't what THaT hanging from my ears....
ReplyDeleteIts in the place where it belongs, safe and sound, kept for manyeyes to see.
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♫ Mel☺dy ♫ (abc-w-team)
Wow! Exquisite - wish I had someplace to go to wear it. LOL
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Marrying for love is always the best.
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I'm just wondering how you would wear that, looks pretty huge. I do like the diamond encrusted tassels.
ReplyDeletewonderful jewelry!!! good that you can admire this in the Louvre!
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It's very pretty !! Such pieces call for long gloves ~ I'm sure that was no problem for Napoleon's lady love.
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