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Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier - Crown of Empress Eugénie before its theft from the Galérie d'Apollon last 19 October 2025. (c) RMN Grand Palais, Louvre Museum. S. Maréchalle.
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From Damage to Preservation: The Restoration of Empress Eugénie’s Crown at the Louvre

Damaged during the October 2025 robbery at the Louvre yet miraculously spared from loss, the crown of Empress Eugénie is now at the heart of an exceptional restoration project. Nearly intact and rich in historical symbolism, the restoration of Empress Eugénie’s crown marks a new chapter of preservation, expertise, and cultural memory.

Empress Eugénie's Reliquary Brooch
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Louvre Heist: Empress Eugénie’s Reliquary Brooch Lost

In the wake of the Louvre heist, one jewel stands out among the treasures stolen — Empress Eugénie’s Reliquary Brooch. Crafted by Bapst in 1855 and set with Louis XIV’s legendary Mazarin diamonds, it carried within its 94 stones the luminous history of France’s monarchy. Its loss marks the disappearance of a national treasure once believed to be forever safe.