Too cool! Allison is visiting friend in Washington D.C. for a few days on Spring Break from University of Florida and got this photo of the Napoleon Diamond Necklace and the Marie-Louise Diadem at the Smithsonian Museum. Quite a history behind the pieces. The foundation is that they were a “gift from Emperor Napoleon to his second wife, Marie-Louise, to celebrate the birth of their son, Napoleon II … in 1811 …” Much more followed. Allison got the shot on Feb. 28, 2016. BTW … a diadem is a jeweled headpiece that denotes sovereignty.
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What a great photo of gorgeous historical jewelry! Thank you for sharing.