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world19 days ago•301 min saved

Napoleon-era Crown Slips from Thieves’ Grasp in Louvre Heist, Heads to Restoration

During an October Louvre raid, thieves cut into the Apollo Gallery and seized Napoleonic jewels; Empress Eugénie’s crown slipped from their grasp and was left battered on the pavement. The 1,354-diamond, 56-emerald crown now has palmettes detached, a missing eagle, and about ten diamonds gone, but most components survive and restoration is planned via a competitive bidding process. The Louvre has received offers from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mellerio, Chaumet, and Boucheron, and aims to restore the crown by reshaping its frame rather than recreating it.

via cnn.com|

#crown-jewels #empress-eugenie #louvre

world1 month ago•35 min saved

Louvre jewel heist captured on TV underscores security gaps

A newly aired surveillance video from France Televisions shows two thieves breaking into the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery through a reinforced window, using disk cutters to slice display cases and stealing nine pieces of jewelry worth about $102 million while staff did not intervene; the footage highlights security gaps cited in a recent audit (35% of the Denon Wing not monitored). Four suspects are in custody, and aside from a crown dropped during the escape, none of the jewels have been recovered.

via Yahoo|

#apollo-gallery #crown-jewels #jewel-heist

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Louvre Crown Jewels Heist: Suspects and the Role of DNA Evidence

Four suspects have been charged and detained in connection with the $102 million Louvre crown jewels heist, with investigations ongoing to recover the jewelry and identify the mastermind behind the crime.

via Boston.com|

#crown-jewels #louvre-heist #paris

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Louvre Crown Jewels Heist: Suspects and Crime Details

Four suspects have been charged and detained in connection with the $102 million Louvre crown jewels heist, with investigations ongoing to recover the stolen jewelry and identify the mastermind behind the crime.

via AP News|

#crown-jewels #louvre-heist #paris

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Police Arrest Suspects in Louvre Crown Jewels Heist

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which occurred last weekend and involved a quick heist of valuable royal artifacts. The arrests followed a major investigation, with one suspect attempting to flee the country, and authorities are working to recover the stolen items. The theft, which shocked the world, involved a daring break-in and the loss of priceless royal jewelry, including pieces linked to French and Napoleonic history.

via NewsNation|

#arrests #art-theft #crown-jewels

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Two Arrested in Louvre Jewel Heist

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of $102 million worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which was carried out in less than eight minutes. The arrests followed a major investigation, with one suspect attempting to flee the country. The stolen items include valuable crowns, diadems, and jewelry linked to French royalty and historical figures. The museum has since reopened, and authorities are working to recover the stolen artifacts.

via OregonLive.com|

#art-theft #crown-jewels #jewel-heist

world4 months ago•2 min saved

French Police Arrest Suspects in Louvre Jewel Heist

Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which occurred last week and involved a daring heist valued at over $102 million. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are working to recover the stolen items, including several pieces linked to French royalty and historical figures.

via PBS|

#art-theft #crown-jewels #louvre-theft

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Louvre's €88m Jewel Heist: A Failed Security and Its Global Impact

The Louvre failed to detect a gang of thieves who stole €88m worth of crown jewels due to outdated security measures, with the museum's director admitting weaknesses in perimeter security and CCTV coverage. The thieves used a truck and mechanical ladder to break in, and efforts are underway to improve security infrastructure, though challenges remain due to the museum's aging building.

via BBC|

#crown-jewels #jewel-theft #louvre

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre Heist: Thieves Steal Crown and Priceless Jewels, Museum Remains Closed

Thieves stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris using a crane and smashing display cases, then escaped on motorbikes, leading to the museum's closure for a second day amid shock and concern over security.

via CBS News|

#crown-jewels #louvre #museum

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Quick Heist: Thieves Steal Priceless Jewels from Louvre in Minutes

Thieves used power tools to steal eight priceless jewelry items from the Louvre Museum in Paris in a four-minute heist, with the crown of Empress Eugenie recovered nearby; the museum remains closed for the day as authorities investigate the daring robbery.

via Al Jazeera|

#art-theft #crown-jewels #jewelry-heist

royal-news2 years ago•7 min saved

"King Charles Embraces Scottish Heritage with Holyrood Week and Coronation"

King Charles III is set to receive the crown, sceptre, and a new sword named after his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in a ceremony at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. The event, described as a "reduced, imitation coronation," comes at a time when support for the monarchy in Scotland is waning, with polls showing less than half of the electorate backing the institution. The ceremony highlights the delicate balance between showcasing and honoring Scotland while avoiding the encouragement of Scottish nationalism or alienating other religions and sects. With support for Scottish independence remaining strong, King Charles III may face challenges in keeping the Kingdom united.

via BBC|

#crown-jewels #king-charles-iii #monarchy

fashion-and-jewelry2 years ago•2 min saved

Decoding the Royal Fashion at King Charles' Coronation

King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, and Princess of Wales wore stunning royal jewelry during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. King Charles wore the St. Edward’s Crown and the Imperial State Crown, while Camilla wore Queen Mary’s Crown and a diamond necklace originally made for Queen Victoria. Princess Catherine paid tribute to the royal women who preceded her with her coronation jewels, including a pair of diamond and South Sea pearl earrings once owned by Princess Diana.

via Robb Report|

#coronation #crown-jewels #diamond-necklace

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversial Crown Jewels: Camilla's Kohinoor Diamond Absent from King Charles III's Coronation

The Kohinoor diamond, a controversial symbol of Britain's colonial conquests, will not be on display at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The diamond was taken from India during the colonial era and calls for its return have grown louder since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British have yet to return the diamond or other plundered artifacts, sparking debates about the country's unapologetic holdouts and its legacy of colonialism.

via Vox.com|

#british-empire #colonialism #crown-jewels

history2 years ago•0 min saved

The Koh-i-Noor diamond's controversial history in British coronation crowns.

The Koh-i-Noor diamond, which has been claimed by four countries and once adorned the crowns of Britain’s queens, will not be in the crown of Queen Camilla at the coronation due to its controversial history. The jewel was taken by British forces from India and has become a symbol of the empire’s rule over the country. India and Indians have been increasingly vocal about getting the jewel returned, leading to the decision not to include it in the crown.

via The Washington Post|

#british-empire #colonialism #crown-jewels

world2 years ago•2 min saved

"South Africans demand return of diamonds from UK crown jewels"

Some South Africans are calling for the UK to return the Star of Africa, the world's largest diamond, which is set in the royal sceptre that King Charles III will hold at his coronation on Saturday. The diamond, weighing 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to the British monarchy by the colonial government. Amid a global conversation about returning artwork and artefacts that were pillaged during colonial times, some South Africans are calling for the diamond to be brought back as a sign of their pride, heritage, and culture.

via Reuters|

#colonialism #crown-jewels #diamond