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.