Louvre theft
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.
Historic Heist at the Louvre: Napoleon's Gift Among Eight Priceless Jewellery Items Stolen, Empress Eugenie's Crown Recovered
Oct 20, 2025 01:44 am CST
In a significant security breach at the renowned Louvre museum in France, thieves targeted two high-security display cases, making off with eight pieces of invaluable historical jewellery, including Napoleon's gift to Empress Marie Louise. While the culprits managed to escape with these cultural treasures, the diamond and emerald crown of Empress Eugenie was fortunately recovered after being dropped during their flight.