Napoléon Diamond Necklace

Empire · 1811

A graduated rivière of light, finished with a rhythmic fringe of pear, oval and briolette drops.

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Carat weight: Details on request
Stone shape & cut: Round and oval brilliant cuts; pear-shaped and briolette drops
Metal options: 14K gold / 18K gold / Platinum
Gold colours: Yellow gold / White gold / Rose gold
Gemstone options: Lab-grown diamonds

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Napoléon Diamond Necklace — Robert Lefèvre · Marie-Louise, Empress of France · 1812 in an antique gold shell frame — Robert Lefèvre · Marie-Louise, Empress of France · 1812
Museo Glauco Lombardi, Parma
Historical artwork presented in a generated frame setting.

The story behind the piece

An imperial gift.

In 1811, Napoléon gave Marie-Louise a diamond necklace to celebrate the birth of their son. The historic jewel, now in the Smithsonian’s collection, pairs a graduated line of old mine-cut diamonds with suspended drops.

Robert Lefèvre’s 1812 portrait of Marie-Louise places the necklace within the ceremonial world of the French Empire. LANCRET draws on its cadence, articulated construction and antique-cut light for this High Jewellery design.

The portrait records Marie-Louise wearing the historical necklace that inspired this design.

About the painting ↗The historical jewel ↗

The private atelier