Recovered after the Louvre heist, Empress Eugénie’s 1855 crown — set with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds — has escaped the robbery but bears visible damage. Now in secure hands, it awaits expert restoration before returning to the Galerie d’Apollon.
In a meticulously planned daylight raid, thieves broke into the Louvre’s Galerie d’Apollon and fled with jewels of “inestimable heritage value.” One damaged piece, believed to belong to Empress Eugénie, has since been recovered.
A masterpiece of nature and craftsmanship, The Glowing Rose—a 10.08-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond of exceptional clarity and purity—will take centre stage at Sotheby’s Geneva on 12 November. Set in a bespoke Boodles mount, this extraordinary gem stands among the rarest ever to appear at auction, expected to achieve around $20 million.
A tiara that has graced the heads of two Ladies of the Bedchamber across more than a century, the Airlie Tiara combines Victorian craftsmanship, natural pearls, and 30 carats of diamonds with a unique history of service at the British court. It now comes to auction at Lyon & Turnbull with an estimate of £50,000–£70,000.
Step into the world of Gilded Age elegance as Phillips brings the Vanderbilt Family Jewels to Geneva this November. Featuring Tiffany & Co. and Cartier masterpieces once owned by Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, this historic collection celebrates the artistry and legacy of one of America’s most influential dynasties.
The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond of Internally Flawless clarity, will star at Christie’s Geneva in November. In an exclusive Q&A, Rahul Kadakia places it among the world’s most exceptional gems.
During the May 2025 edition of GemGenève, attendees enjoyed a rare conversation between jewellery historian Amanda Triossi and Caroline Kranz, Deputy Curator of the Cartier Collection. Together, they revealed the inner workings of one of the most ambitious heritage projects in the world of high jewellery.
The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils ‘Marie Antoinette Style’, the first UK exhibition dedicated to the queen who defined fashion and myth. Bringing together 250 treasures, the show traces her influence from Versailles to the catwalk, revealing how glamour, spectacle, and tragedy forged a legacy that continues to inspire today.
Three red leather boxes contain three treasures signed by Cartier.
In his first high jewellery collection, Sahag Arslanian brings celestial inspiration to life through 30 exceptional creations — crafted for those who collect not just beauty, but meaning.