French royal jewelry
Louvre Museum Jewelry Heist: Suspects Arrested in $102 Million Crown Jewels Theft
Oct 26, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Two suspects have been arrested following the audacious $102 million crown jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The thieves used a crane to break in and stole eight precious pieces of royal jewelry belonging to French queens and empresses, including items from Empress Eugenie and Queen Marie Amelie. The historical artifacts hold immense heritage value beyond their monetary worth.
Historic Royal Jewelry Theft: 8 Priceless Treasures Stolen from the Louvre Museum
Oct 21, 2025 01:58 pm CST
An audacious heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris has resulted in the theft of eight priceless pieces of jewelry that once belonged to French royalty. These treasures, including Empress Eugenie's tiara with nearly 2,000 diamonds and Queen Marie Amelie's sapphire set, represent two centuries of French history and are considered irreplaceable cultural artifacts. Experts fear these catalogued, unsellable pieces may be dismantled for their precious stones, potentially erasing important pieces of France's royal heritage forever.