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EMPRESS EUGENIE’S ARC BROOCH

One of the most beautiful women in Europe was the Empress Eugenie of Montijo, wife of Louis Napoleon, who was also considered one of the most elegant women on the continent. One of the most famous pieces in her collection was a diamond brooch made in 1855 by the Parisian jeweler Francois Kramer. The empress’ […]

THE JEWELS OF THE EMPRESS EUGENIA

Throughout the history, jewels have symbolized reigns and the sovereign monarchy of an empire; however, they have been a subject of legends in different periods among powerful people. The garments have brought greed, domain and all kinds of transformation in the kingdoms and principalities; in this case, especially the jewels of the Empress Victoria Eugenia, which […]

THE BIG DIAMOND OF CATHERINE THE GREAT!

Catherine was a woman who liked the luxuries and eccentricities; He had a unique beauty, which was desired by many men of the time. At age 16, his mother decides to give her to the millionaire Duke Peter, they would marry in a wedding full of luxury. Catherine was married a long time with the […]