Rapture

As you may have heard, four thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum this morning and stole several pieces of historical jewelry. The museum has released the list of eight items that were stolen. Empress Eugenie's Crown was also taken but was found on the ground outside of the museum damaged. Though a heist is always exciting, I am sad that these beautiful works of art that have survived for 200 years are now gone.

Empress Marie Louise's Emerald Necklace - made by François-Régnault Nitot in 1810 - donated to the Louvre in 2004

Empress Marie Louise's Emerald Earrings - made by François-Régnault Nitot in 1810 - donated to the Louvre in 2004

Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Tiara - made in the early 1800s with several alterations throughout the century - bought by the Louvre in 1985

Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Necklace - made in the early 1800s - bought by the Louvre in 1985

Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Earring - made in the early 1800s - bought by the Louvre in 1985

Empress Eugenie's Pearl Diadem - made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1853 - donated to the Louvre in 1992

Empress Eugenie's Bow Brooch - made by François Kramer in 1855 - donated to the Louvre in 2008

Empress Eugenie's Reliquary Brooch - made by Alfred Bapst in 1855 - one of the few pieces to escape the sale of the French Crown Jewels and was instead placed in the Louvre by the French government in 1887

Empress Eugenie's Crown - made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1855 - donated to the Louvre in 1988

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